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As Alaskan Chinook crisis deepens, federal court imposes deadline on overdue Endangered Species Act decision

Submitted by the Wild Fish Conservancy.

Fuller will not pursue reelection for her position on the county council. Photo: San Juan County Website

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Council member Fuller not seeking re-election

by Jane Fuller

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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

Submitted by San Juan County.

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

Submitted by the Orcas Island Sexual Health Alliance.

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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The existing solar installation.

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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

Submitted by the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative.

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…