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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.

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King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County

Your comments will be accepted through April 10.

COVID

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As Omicron ends, pandemic response to ease up

The weekly new case count has fallen each week for more than a month and has now dropped…

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Two agencies partner to create CARE Club for kids

CARE Club’s goal is to increase knowledge and understanding —through fun, interactive games and conversations — about topics…

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Happenings | March 17 edition

Visit Vashon Center for the Arts’ Open House, attend a Town Hall concerning Vashon Island and more.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor | March 17 edition

Islanders write in regarding leadership at Vashon Island School District.

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Sports

Rowers to converge for Burton Beach Invitational Regatta

Junior rowers from Washington and Oregon will compete in 1500 meter sprints on Quartermaster Harbor throughout the day.

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Arts

Poetry and art will see us through in 2022

An islander’s original poem, “Ode to Spring.”

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Arts

Arts briefs | March 17 edition

Vashon Rep to hold play reading, “Original Works” returns and more.

Opinion

Editorial: The Power of One Person

Wherever there is bravery, camaraderie, resilience, compassion and hope, you will find people who are reaching out and…

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: The Edge of Nobility and Despair

We all live on the border of uncertainty, that can in a moment, become the edge of despair.

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: Navigating the next phase of COVID

We are all fallible humans here, all trying to make it through this pandemic, and almost all of…

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: Vashon Rent Assistance Program needs your help

IFCH strongly believes that our island workers and people on fixed incomes should be able to live here,…