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Larsen calls for Secretary Noem to be fired or resign

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined the New Democrat Coalition in mourning the killing of…

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L-R: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9.

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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session | Senators, representatives discuss budget plans for upcoming term

By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood and Annika Hauer

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Council reviews major initiatives and priorities for 2026 at two-day retreat

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Fireworks furor; miscellaneous medications and several speeders | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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Co-op volunteers and staff during a meeting.

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Orcas Food Co-op embraces shared leadership model as founder moves on | Three longtime managers step into co-general manager roles, embodying cooperative spirit through collaborative leadership

By Darrell Kirk

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AG Brown asks court to enforce order protecting personal SNAP data

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.

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A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

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San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn

By Darrell Kirk

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Community members take part in a vigil for Renee Good.

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Community gathers for silent vigil in memory of Renee Nicole Good

By Darrell Kirk

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OPAL has purchased eight rentals on Crosswind Lane and will steward them as permanently affordable apartments for households of middle and moderate income.

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OPAL purchases Crosswind Apartments | Another eight rentals affordable for households of moderate and middle incomes

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Choi receives ‘exceptional’ sentence for rape conviction

Warning: the following story contains details of sexual assault.

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Forbidden fire; succession of speeders | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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‘Free America Walkout’ Jan 20 at the Courthouse

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Lopez couple charged with land use violations

Timothy and Katherine Arnold of Lopez Island were charged with multiple counts of county code violations, public nuisance…