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Cassie Diamond photo. Members of the Senate Law and Justice Committee listen to public testimony during a hearing for Senate Bill 6002.

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Lawmakers move to regulate license plate cameras

By Cassie Diamond

Hamid Ali and Denny Sternstein photos. Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi (left) and Rachel Corrie were both killed while protesting in Palestine. Eygi was killed in 2024, and Corrie in 2003.

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Legislators call for investigation of UW alum’s death in Israel | Husband calls it repetition of call since day one

By Annika Hauer

Cassie Diamond photo. Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, speaks in support of Senate Bill 5974 during a public hearing Jan. 15. Lovick is the prime sponsor of the bill.

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State sheriffs oppose bill for new eligibility | Senate bill proposes new requirements for law enforcement

By Cassie Diamond

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SAFE San Juans launches support group for survivors of intimate partner violence

By Darrell Kirk

Cassie Diamond photo. Sen. T’wina Nobles, D-Fircrest, delivers remarks on a resolution to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19.

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Senate adopts resolution to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

By Cassie Diamond

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County discusses upcoming road maintenance on Shaw Island at recent community meeting

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Feb. 10 Special Election: Vote! Sign! Send!

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Contributed photo. Citizens testify Jan. 14 before the Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee.

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School board members may get more pay, depending on local levies

By Annika Hauer

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Found fugitive; bygone bags and a sale sham | SJC sheriff’s log

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

Cassie Diamond photo. L-R: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9.

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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session | Senators, representatives discuss budget plans for upcoming term

By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood and Annika Hauer

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Council reviews major initiatives and priorities for 2026 at two-day retreat

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Choi receives ‘exceptional’ sentence for rape conviction

Warning: the following story contains details of sexual assault.

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Fireworks furor; miscellaneous medications and several speeders | SJC sheriff’s log

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