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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA. File photo

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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…

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Arts

Arts Briefs | March 24 edition

Toubab Krewe, Evie Ladin and Keith Terry, open house at VCA, Comedy at Vashon Theatre, and “Bruce and…

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Arts

Rainbow Girls bring their soulful harmonies back to Vashon

Rainbow Girls, a folk trio from California with an ardent fan base on Vashon, will play a show…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | March 23 edition

Readers weigh in on heat pump legislation and Department of Film Wildlife

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Opinion

On being in it to win it during March Madness

March Madness is so fun. You should try it, even if you’re like me, and only like trying…

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Opinion

Taking Care of Caregivers: Tax Season Edition

For years, many Vashonites have been paying caregivers as if they were independent contractors. However, by definition, caregivers…

Opinion

Tending the seeds of our island’s stories

This week, we have a Beachcomber that contains a bountiful Home & Garden special section blossoming with remarkable…

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News

Garden Club award winners wowed again in 2022

Each year, at a gala awards dinner, the Vashon-Maury Island Garden Club recognizes notable gardeners for their outstanding…

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News

Vashon Center for Arts’ Garden Tour is a feast for the senses

Vashon Island boasts some of the finest private gardens and nature oases in the Northwest, and every year,…

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Sports

Vashon high track and field team is off to a stellar start

Both the boys’ team and girls’ teams put on an impressive performance.

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Sports

Pirates baseball team show promise and potential

The defense was clean, the base running was on point and this team showed they are ready to…

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Arts

Local author’s book soars in film adaptation of ‘American River’

The film, a festival favorite, will have its Vashon premiere on April 2.