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Contributed photo. An old ferry providing passage from Anacortes to Sidney, British Columbia.

Life

Citizens ask Washington court to restore the long-serving Sidney-Anacortes ferry service

Submitted by Duncan Chalmers.

Annika Hauer photo. 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

Darrell Kirk/staff photo. Mosquito Fleet.

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

By Darrell Kirk

LSS Photography photo. 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

Contributed photo. 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

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

Mercedes Rachelle photo.

Life

Red foxes on San Juan Island test positive for avian influenza

Submitted by San Juan County.

Contributed photo. Karen Lamb with visiting distant cousins Stephanie and Erica, first cousin and Decatur resident Kres Jones, Tacee Lamb and Kendra Lamb.

Life

Coming home to Decatur — How a family’s wish became law

By Darrell Kirk

Darrell Kirk/staff photo. The existing solar installation.

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Solar debate on Decatur sparks conversation about cooperative governance

By Darrell Kirk

Poster

Life

FHFF presents “Girl Climber”

Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival.

Tate Cohan photo. Jeffrey Cohan.

Life

Music festival presents ‘European Tour for Flute and Harpsichord’

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

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

Submitted by San Juan County.

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