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An adult Glaucous-winged gull.

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Preparing for the next avian flu outbreak

By Russell Barsh

Fuller will not pursue reelection for her position on the county council. Photo: San Juan County Website

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Council member Fuller not seeking re-election

by Jane Fuller

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Lawless logging; found fugitive | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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As Alaskan Chinook crisis deepens, federal court imposes deadline on overdue Endangered Species Act decision

Submitted by the Wild Fish Conservancy.

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2026 San Juan County Point-in-Time Unhoused Count results

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One of Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only ferries crosses Puget Sound.

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Proposed passenger ferry expansion faces Senate sink-or-swim moment

By Cassie Diamond

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In the State Reception Room, where the 250th birthday ceremony was held, a U.S. flag with 42 stars hangs on the wall, a rare artifact from when Washington was the country’s newest state.

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

By Annika Hauer

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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.

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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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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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Just before it would no longer be considered, a bill taxing millionaires operating ICE centers gets a hearing.

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Bill would tax millionaire operators of ICE detention centers

By Annika Hauer

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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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WA lawmakers consider bills affecting journalism

By Ayeda Masood