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The Walla Walla on its way to Bremerton port on Jan 18. Currently, only one vessel is servicing the Bremerton route, with departures every two and a half hours. Juan Jocom photo.

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Hybrid-electric conversion of ferries delayed until after the FIFA World Cup in 2026

By Juan Jocom

Senators vote on additions to Washington’s Shield Law. The law protects patients and health care workers who provide reproductive services in the state. Mary Feusner photo.

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Shield Law for health care workers, patients winning support

By Mary Feusner

Puppy!

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Orcas Shelter rescues pregnant dog from California

Submitted by the Orcas Animal Shelter.

Chad Kimple.

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Orcas Fire and Rescue hires new chief

by Ben Luna

sheriff

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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County Council travels to Lopez Island for March 25 meeting

Submitted by San Juan County.

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2025 Comp Plan update: Climate element and draft official map amendments available for review

Submitted by San Juan County.

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San Juan County point-in-time unhoused count results

Submitted by San Juan County.

Douglas Road/Bailer Hill project map.

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Douglas/Bailer Hill Road Improvements Project on SJI kicks off this April

Submitted by San Juan County.

Contributed photo.

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Public health hot topic: Measles outbreaks

Submitted by San Juan County.

Photo by the CDC.

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Measles outbreak in Texas raises concerns | San Juan County’s vaccination rates leave the community vulnerable

By Dr. Evan Buxbaum

Contributed photo.

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Goodbye, El Capitan: IOSA in action

By Bill Symes, IOSA volunteer, and Elaina Thompson, director of IOSA

Clay Banks photo.

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DEI shutdowns “not going to happen” in Washington state

By Taylor Richmond