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Valentine’s Day ideas for the procrastinator

Opinion

Valentine’s Day ideas for the procrastinator

I’m offering suggestions for excellent, last minute, Valentine’s Day gifts, perfect for any islander.

Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

News

Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

Applications open in February for housing vouchers

Gov. Jay Inslee signs the first bill of the 2020 legislative session into law. On the right stands the bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, who is wearing a red tie. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

News

Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education

Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.

State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo

Northwest

Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without consent

Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.

Obituaries

Alan D. Brooks, DDS.

He will be greatly missed.

Obituaries

Judith Comstock

She passed away on January 9, 2020.

Obituaries

Elaine Beda Brooks

Wife, mother, Mormor, friend, teacher, advocate, nurse, nanny. All will be missed.

A solo art exhibit confronts redlining, racism and injustice

Arts

A solo art exhibit confronts redlining, racism and injustice

Pope’s work speaks to the legacy and current realities of social injustice against people of color.

VHS varisty wrestling loses to Klahowya

Sports

VHS varisty wrestling loses to Klahowya

“To see the support that our guys gave to each other at the end for a young team…

Opinion

Get Your ‘No Vote’ in the mail

The school district and supporters are at it again.

Opinion

Local mural interpretation incorrect

My intent for the mural was to communicate some of the local history of “center” on Vashon.

Opinion

Voting for school levy the right thing to do

This levy is a four-year renewal of the expiring Cap/Tech levy at a modestly-increased rate.

Opinion

Thanks to mural artist for clarification

Thanks to the artist for responding about the mural at VCA. By publishing the back story, it’s easier…