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Dee Anne Finken, volunteer with the League of Women Voters of Washington, left, interviewed by the Centralia Daily Chronicle after a public hearing. Contributed photo.

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Debate continues on fund to aid journalism

By Mary Feusner

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

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

Back row: Coaches Joe Ingman and Shane Patrick. Middle row, l-r: Sten Mejlaender, Benji Stephenson, Andis Meissner, Beau Spreine, Seamus O’ Bryant, Jake Jones, Sam Kvistad, Katherine Bryant Igman, Evie Somers, Iris Ervin-McLean, Betty Burt, Kylie Willemsen, Bill LeDrew, Marina Mejlaender, Aliyah Shaw, Tilly Donohoe, Lola Woodington, Lulu Velazquez, Ava Bennett, Fatima Velazquez, Jack Bullock, Ian Cankusic, Nikolai Kazakov, Daniel Valencia and Robert Spreine. Front row, l-r: Seniors Lily Nichols, Anna Fuller, Ruby Ervin-McLean, Glory Westervelt, Ethan Patrick, Rafa Velazquez, Jacob Sanford, Silas Gronely, Alberto Grossi and Tristan Dyer. (Not pictured: Saskia Fischer, Huck Henderson, Oliver Rick, Eli Somers, Ruby Sausman, Rowdy Spreine and Jacob Velasquez-Velazco.)

Sports

Lobos Track is filled with expertise

By Shane Patrick, coach

Contributed photo Musicians Louise Bichan and Ethan Setiawan.

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Hildaland at Lopez Island Grange | Appalachian and Scottish traditions intertwined with contemporary compositions

Submitted by event organizers.

Black row, l-r: Zoe Soule, Kaileah Poole, Ana-Sophia Rempel, Isaac Gibson, Kayden Sarazin, Aspen Hatchel and coach Ginger Plumb. Front row, l-r: Mira Velo, Josie Luckhurst-Slattery, Simon Rosevear, Uli Velazquez, Henry Robles and Vix Reya.

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Old and new faces for Lopez Golf

By Ginger Plum, athletic director

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 gathered on the steps of the Legislative Building in Olympia March 10 to protest the treatment of…

Artur Kornakov photo.

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State Legislature rejects medical use of psilocybin

After trying various treatments, Wendy Lynn said psilocybin is what got her out of her wheelchair. However, her…

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Northwest Clean Air Agency welcomes San Juan County

San Juan County will officially rejoin the Northwest Clean Air Agency on July 1.

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EDC offers Utilizing SBA Programs event

Submitted by the Economic Development Council.

Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge, answers a question during a town hall meeting at Bremerton on Jan. 18. Nance island-hopped throughout different island communities to hear their concerns and stories.

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Lawmakers propose $50 million for passenger ferries

By Juan Jocom

Maria Bullock weaving a basket.

Life

Willow cultivation and crafting by Maria Bullock

Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Club.

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Amazon responds to news story about local deliveries

Editor’s note: We stand by our coverage of this piece that ran in the Feb. 26 editions.