Retired teachers and other public employees who established state pensions before 1977 might receive a one-time, 3% increase in retirement benefits this year — up to $110 per month, under a bipartisan ...

The controversy centers on OPALCO’s plan to expand solar generation after difficulties with a planned installation on Bailer Hill on San Juan Island. Many Decatur residents believe that they are ...

San Juan County is seeking volunteers to write supporting and opposing statements regarding the proposed regular property tax levy lid lift, which will be placed on the upcoming April 28 special ...

During a floor debate Feb. 6, the Senate approved an amendment proposed by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, that would make the 1% interest rate applicable only to new medical debt accrued after Dec.

San Juan County’s proclamations recognize that both MLK Day and Black History Month are times to celebrate and honor Black and African Americans’ contributions to social activism, science, art, ...

• A Lopez deputy responded when family members engaged in a verbal altercation concerning a family cow that crossed the boundary between neighboring properties. While attempting to wrangle the animal, ...

Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline, is the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 6296, which is scheduled for an executive session Feb. 3 ...

While winter conditions slow plant growth and may encourage us to stay indoors, this might be the best season to get on top ...

In 2021, the Northwest Clean Air Agency discovered that the company had grossly underreported emissions of health-harming ...

Many residents remain unconvinced by OPALCO’s rationale. While supporters of the project exist on the island, most vocal residents oppose the expansion. Several residents who support or have mixed ...

Submitted by the Lopez Island Education Foundation.

Unlike urban leadership programs that can charge $1,800 to $2,500 for tuition, LSJI has maintained a modest fee of $795 for ...