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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

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

By Darrell Kirk

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

Contributed photo Robert Salgado: SJC’s new fire marshal brings decades of experience to island communities

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Robert Salgado: SJC’s new fire marshal brings decades of experience to island communities

By Darrell Kirk

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County now accepting salmon recovery project proposals

Submitted by San Juan County.

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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SJC Master Gardeners open 2026 native plant sale for online ordering Jan. 24

Submitted by the Master Gardener Foundation.

Gene Helfman photo. Lopez seniors Evelyn Aguilar Clavel (30) and Kayden Sarazin (32) drive against Providence in the home games, Jan. 9. The Lady Lobos managed a close 32-29 win, while the men fell 35-29.

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Lobos keeping it close

By Gene Helfman

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Sign in PRO on House Bill to show support for efforts to protect Southern Resident killer whales

Submitted by Ayn Gailey.

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San Juan Islands Conservation District offers free biochar kiln workshops to combat wildfire risk and boost soil health |Hands-on training teaches islanders to transform forest debris into valuable soil amendment while reducing fire danger

By Darell Kirk

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival concerts

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

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‘Coffee with Kari’ offers islanders time with Council member Kari McVeigh on San Juan

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Darrell Kirk photo. A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

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San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn

By Darrell Kirk