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An endangered female orca leaps from the water in January, 2014, in Puget Sound, west of Seattle as seen from a federal research vessel that has been tracking the whales. (Elaine Thompson / Associated Press file photo)

Opinion

What look at Snake dams can mean for orcas, us

The state shouldn’t shy away from a discussion of the costs and benefits of breaching four dams.

Sports

VHS girls’ tennis off to good start

The first weeks of practice were extremely cold, wet, windy and even snowy at times.

News

King County awards grants to island organizations

The Community Engagement Grants program, supports local programs and projects

Rick Wallace receives award from Vashon HouseHold

News

Rick Wallace receives award from Vashon HouseHold

Wallace said he was pleased to be chosen for this most recent honor.

Gov. Jay Inlsee signs into law the Native American Voting Rights Act, which allows a non-traditional address to be used for voter registration for residents who live on reservations. Photo by Emma Epperly/WNPA Olympia News Bureau

Northwest

Native American Voting Rights Act signed into law

Non-traditional addresses can be used for voter registration on tribal lands

Letters to the Editor

Having big families is negligent

Overpopulation will cause destabilization.

Letters to the Editor

We must support the teachers

Children in today’s world need support from those who are willing to be there for them.

Letters to the Editor

Keep theater mural

Mural musing

Letters to the Editor

Henry was taken without ample notice

“I would like to inform the general readership about what really happened.”

Courtesy photo

Northwest

State lawmakers seek permanent daylight saving time in Washington

Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election

Foundation recognizes Paul Colwell in creating new scholarship

News

Foundation recognizes Paul Colwell in creating new scholarship

Paul Colwell, a high school paraprofessional and local musician, was named as the honoree.

Fiber artists will share their secrets at March exhibit

Arts

Fiber artists will share their secrets at March exhibit

Works by felters, knitters, fiber dyers, rug hookers, embroiderers, quilters and more are on display

Island needs public hospital district to support health services

Opinion

Island needs public hospital district to support health services

A district is the only means by which we may have a medical clinic providing primary care services.