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Senators in the Ways & Means Committee voted unanimously Feb. 9 to pass a bill that would give some public retirees a pension boost.

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Some public employees might get pension boost

By Annika Hauer

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Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, shares a story of her experience with miscarriage while giving remarks in support of Senate Bill 5917 during a floor session Feb. 10.

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Senate passes abortion medication expansion

By Cassie Diamond

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Tossed trash; cross cow; damaged door | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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Prime sponsor Sen. Jesse Salomon speaks in support of Senate Bill 6296 during a public hearing Feb. 2.

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Bill seeks to update state’s involuntary treatment law

By Cassie Diamond

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Jennifer Swanson announces County Council candidacy

Jennifer Swanson is excited to announce her candidacy for the San Juan County Council, District 3. A longtime…

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County Council continues discussing levy lid lift to maintain services at upcoming Feb. 10 meeting

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OPALCO holds virtual community town hall

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A strayed stroller and a tipped truck | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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San Juan County brings mobile passport services to Lopez Island on Feb. 11

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Assessor’s Office supports HB 1004 to reduce small-business tax burden and urges local participation

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Rep. Rick Larsen.

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Larsen supports impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement:

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Above: Rep. Debra Lekanoff and OPAL director Lisa Byers.
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Above: Rep. Debra Lekanoff and OPAL director Lisa Byers.

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Historic ground turning marks new era for Orcas Island’s Pea Patch Community Campus | Children, community leaders celebrate milestone moment that will transform housing and food security for generations

By Darrell Kirk

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Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, speaks in support of Senate Bill 6147 during a public hearing on Jan. 27. Conway is the prime sponsor of the bill.

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Senate bill addresses grocery closures in food deserts

By Cassie Diamond