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Legislators consider bills on low-income housing

By Ayeda Masood

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Did you know? SJC processes passport applications at the courthouse

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OISHA completes 2025-2026 middle school-aged sexual health program

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Cassie Diamond photo. Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro Woolley, listens to the staff report for SB 5268 during a public hearing Feb. 18.

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Bill would change sentencing for unlawful firearm possession

By Cassie Diamond

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Decatur solar debate sparks conversation

By Darrell Kirk

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Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, speaks on the House floor. She has worked on legislation to reduce isolation and restraint for six years.

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Bill would ban some school isolation, restraint

By Annika Hauer

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An indecent indication, financial fraud and a surrendered shotgun | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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2026 San Juan County Point-in-Time Unhoused Count results

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Mosquito Fleet bill passes House 84–11, faces uncertain fate in Senate

By Darrell Kirk

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OPALCO candidates announced | Vote in OPALCO’s election; voters eligible to win prizes

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Trial has been set for early May in the United States District Court case of an Orcas Island High School teacher’s alleged assault against a student.

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Orcas Island Middle School teacher charged in federal court with assault of a minor

Yotam Zohar of Orcas Island was arraigned March 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District…

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One of Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only ferries crosses Puget Sound.

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Proposed passenger ferry expansion faces Senate sink-or-swim moment

By Cassie Diamond

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Now available for comment: First draft of Critical Areas Ordinance regulations update

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