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Bill on data center restrictions falls short

By Ayeda Masood

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Federal bill threatens local control over cell tower placement

By Darrell Kirk

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The Port of Friday Harbor requests proposals for public art project

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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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Did you know? SJC processes passport applications at the courthouse

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Lawless logging; found fugitive | SJC sheriff’s log

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

Jane Fuller will not run for reelection. photo: San Juan County website

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Council member Fuller not seeking re-election

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Automated license plate reader cameras record the license plates of passing vehicles and compile the information into a database.

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House OKs regulations on license plate cameras

By Cassie Diamond

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Madeline Johnson, who read the Declaration of Independence at the celebration, titled her painting “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” responding to the question, “What does America mean to you?”

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

By Annika Hauer

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Preparing for the next avian flu outbreak

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Trial has been set for early May in the United States District Court case of an Orcas Island High School teacher’s alleged assault against a student.

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Orcas Island High School teacher charged in federal court with simple assault of a minor

Editors note: This is a developing story.

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

By Darrell Kirk

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LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

Submitted by the League of Women Voters Observer Corps, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government.…