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Madeline Johnson, who read the Declaration of Independence at the celebration, titled her painting “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” responding to the question, “What does America mean to you?”

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Capitol celebration marks Declaration of Independence, America’s 250th birthday

By Annika Hauer

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Ellie Wright.

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Ellie Wright among four WWU student journalists selected for Seattle Times ‘Best of the Pacific Northwest’ Symposium

by Betsy O’Donovan

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Lawless logging; found fugitive | SJC sheriff’s log

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

A picture of the new Lydia Lane OPAL housing.

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Coming soon: Five new OPAL homes on Lydia Lane | OPAL’s first new single-family home construction in 16 years

By Rusty Diggs

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Seasonal opening of Orcas Island Historical Museums

Submitted by the Orcas Island Historical Museums.

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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Burke Mulvaney loading up his delivery truck.

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Roots run deep: Orcas Food Co-op takes the helm of San Juan Islands Food Hub

By Darrell Kirk

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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.

Taz and Corah.

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Exploring a world far away from home

Following in their big brother’s footsteps, two Orcas siblings are traveling to Japan for a month this summer.

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Mosquito Fleet.

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

By Darrell Kirk

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High schoolers play chess in the Washington State High School Chess Championships. At right, foreground, is Lamai Hons. Next to him is Colter Bond and Thurmond Russell.

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Orcas Island High School repeats as 2B state chess champions

By Declan O’Malley