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WSF Town Hall: Employee hires are up, and a crackdown on unruly riders takes effect

The Washington State Ferry Service held two online town hall-style meetings on Jan. 11 and 12.

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Members of the Washington Youth Ocean and River Conservation Alliance and the Earth Ministry/Washington
Interfaith Power & Light marched from The Olympia Ballroom to the steps of the Capitol Jan. 13.

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Salmon restoration legislation

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Friday Harbor man charged with controlled substance homicide

Warning: The following story contains details about drug use.

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A birthday bash, counterfeit currency, and a peering perpetrator | Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, joined with supporters in Olympia to celebrate passage of a $1.85 billion increase in federal funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. The increase was part of a large appropriations bill adopted in December.

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New funding will improve childcare, Murray says

Alexandria Osborne, Washington State Journal

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San Juan County EMTs test new prehospital blood monitors

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Smile checks for oral health

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Teacher Bruce Orchid dies | Letter

Dear Students, Families, Staff and Community:

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Newly Elected Sheriff Eric Peter poses with Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson following his official swearing in ceremony Dec. 30 at the Superior Court courtroom.

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Sheriff Eric Peter hits the ground running

Newly elected Sheriff Eric Peter took the oath of office on Dec. 30, in front of a standing-room-only…

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Coalition to End Homelessness on Orcas to hold annual count

The annual Point In Time Count of the homeless across the country will occur on Jan. 26, 2023.…

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An inmate issue, repair referral and street smashing | Sheriff Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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The state Senate was gaveled into order and the first order of business was to establish rules that allow for in-person sessions.

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Legislature back to in-person sessionsThis year’s legislature is more diverse than in the past

By Renee Diaz and Alexandria Osborne