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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

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Travel Team for the first match. Left to Right: Jack Hess, Randy Rebhan, Dylan Lawson, Fisher Goosman, Akira Tokunaga, Finn Graham, Morgan Douglass, Lilly Taylor

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Golf round up

Last weeks golf round-up includes March 18 at Cedarcrest and March 20 at Battle Creek

Latino Legislative Day started with dances performed by students from Mount Vernon High School. The group showcased traditional dances from Jalisco and Sinaloa, Mexico. Mary Feusner photo.

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Latino Legislative Day draws a crowd

By Mary Feusner

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Beaverton Marsh Preserve.

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County announces trail funding to be used on Land Bank’s Beaverton Marsh Preserve

Submitted by San Juan County.

The Walla Walla on its way to Bremerton port on Jan 18. Currently, only one vessel is servicing the Bremerton route, with departures every two and a half hours. Juan Jocom photo.

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Hybrid-electric conversion of ferries delayed until after the FIFA World Cup in 2026

By Juan Jocom

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Left to right: Coach Jack, Finn Graham, Cyrus Rollins, Nick Chambers, Sam Herda, Akira Tokunaga, Randy Rebhan, Morgan Douglass, Andrew Rezabek, Lily Taylor, PJ Nixon, Jack Hess, Dylan Lawson, Coach Gordy.

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New clubhouse and high hopes for Wolverine golf team

The FHHS Wolverines Golf team is full of returning faces, plus a few new ones this year, and…

Clay Banks photo.

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DEI shutdowns “not going to happen” in Washington state

By Taylor Richmond

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Attendees of the Indivisible protest.

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Islanders become Indivisible

Never afraid to speak their mind, over 100 islanders stood in front of the courthouse at noon, Tuesday,…

Kristina Stucki \ Staff photo

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Wolverine baseball team work together fluently

Getting-to-know-you activities haven’t been a part of Friday Harbor High School’s baseball’s first week of practices – these…

Juvenile raccoon.

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Raccoons: Crafty night burglars

Submitted by Russel Barsh, director, Kwiaht.

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Shaylee Hollan and Sean Schultz waiting to see who will spin the wheel

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Spin-the-wheel flash tattoos and Smash Burgers for spring

Friday Harbor’s newest tattoo shop, Rambler Tattoo, located at 777 Mullis St., Suite D, is holding a spring…

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Savannah House art work

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Friday Harbor High School artists earn top honors at NWESD Regional Competition

Submitted by the San Juan Island School District.

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

Missed doctor appointments. Hourslong delays. Students unable to get to school. These are just a few of the…