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Vashon HouseHold Looks For a New Leader

After more than 12 years, current VHH Executive Director Chris Szala will retire early next year.

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center Final COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

This serves as the final COVID-19 situation report in The Beachcomber, and a resource guide.

Take care for road workers this busy Independence Day weekend. Courtesy photo, WSDOT

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WSDOT urges drivers to watch for work zones this holiday weekend

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Federal Way residents Kevin Jochim, left, and Steve Reichel enjoy drinks on the new patio area at JP’s Tavern on Aug. 5, 2020. Restaurants and bars embraced outdoor seating during the pandemic. File photo

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Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the pandemic is not over

As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that…

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Transit returning to full capacity

Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region…

Shortly after tow truck technician, David Rios, lost his leg in a collision, his employer — Chappelle’s Towing, LLC. — and Clark County Fire District 6 joined AAA Washington to create a PSA with the support of and participation from WSDOT highway crew, WSP troopers and operators from Speed’s Towing, TLC Towing & Recovery, and Triple J Towing. Photo courtesy of AAA.

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In new PSA, emergency responders urge drivers to protect them, follow this law

On the eve of what is predicted to be the busiest Independence Day Holiday ever for road trips,…

The future Overlake Village Station is at street level, adjacent to SR 520. Civil construction of the station will be complete this year. Courtesy photo, Sound Transit.

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Sound Transit seeks public input on transit-oriented development at future Overlake Village Station in Redmond

Sound Transit wants to hear what the public thinks about the future development of about two acres of…

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Cooler temperatures

The National Weather Service forecasts that the upper-level high pressure system responsible for the historic stretch of heat…

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County Council identifies two finalists for law enforcement oversight job

The King County Council has narrowed its search for a new director of the Office of Law Enforcement…

Obituaries

Mary Fujioka

A private gathering will be held at a later date.

Obituaries

Ken Johnson

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and how he helped his family and many friends.

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Robert “Bob” Stougard

Community service was central to who he was.

Dave and Buster's restaurant and entertainment venue looks to hire 130 people to staff its Bellevue venue, set to open in August. Photo courtesy Dave and Busters.

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Dave and Buster’s hiring 130 for August opening in Bellevue

Dave and Buster’s restaurant and entertainment venue opens in downtown Bellevue on Aug. 30 and is now looking…