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Dropped debit cards, a carousing canine and a smashed sign | SJC sheriff’s log

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

Darrell Kirk/staff photo. The existing solar installation.

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Solar debate on Decatur sparks conversation about cooperative governance

By Darrell Kirk

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County recognizes MLK day of service and the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with proclamations

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Maintaining health, safety and community services: Council places levy lid lift on April ballot

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Now available for comment: First draft of Critical Areas Ordinance regulations update

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Cassie Diamond photo. 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

Contributed photo. Garth McCardle is the new director of the Public Defender’s Office.

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Building the team: San Juan County welcomes a new public defender

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Contributed photo. 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

Cassie Diamond photo. Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, speaks during a Senate floor session Feb. 6.

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Senate OKs bill to cap medical debt interest at 1%

By Cassie Diamond

Darrell Kirk Staff photo George Lamb holds up solar research

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Decatur residents warn solar expansion sets precedent for all islands

By Darrell Kirk

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

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

David Stalheim photo. The Boreal Voyager sits at the ALA Energy terminal on Sept. 9. The vessel is a 59,206​-deadweight​-ton, very large gas carrier​, 227 meters ​long and 36 meters wide.

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AltaGas poses high risk

By Eva Schulte and Carl Weimer

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

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