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Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, speaks on the floor of the Senate. Photo supplied by Washington State Senate.

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Senate votes to shield medical debt from credit reports

By Juan Jocom

Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, argues for House Bill 1232 during a long argument on March 7. She said she hopes 1232 will help living conditions and mental health support improve at the immigration detention center in Tacoma. Photo by Taylor Richmond.

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Living conditions in federal detention facilities questioned; Legislation would allow inspections by state

By Taylor Richmond

Flier

Life

Local food access: Nourishing our community

by Megan Metcalf

Mary Feusner photo. Latino Legislative Day started with dances performed by students from Mount Vernon High School. The group showcased traditional dances from Jalisco and Sinaloa, Mexico.

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Latino Legislative Day draws a crowd | Hundreds gather to protest the treatment of immigrants

By Mary Feusner

Photo courtesy of Orcas Farm to Classroom and Mandy Randolph.

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Environmental Club leads charge on composting sustainability

By Asifa Pasin

Fisherman Bay Curve affordable housing project, August 2024. Contributed photo.

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San Juan County’s affordable housing spring roundup

Submitted by San Juan County.

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.

Juvenile raccoon.

Life

Raccoons: Crafty night burglars

by Russel Barsh

Austris Augusts photo.

Sports

Orcas Island High School spring sports

By Declan O’Malley