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Please vote ‘yes’ for levy

We are pressing hard to fulfill our responsibility to provide the best experience for our kids.

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Win a trip for a good cause

The Vashon Senior Center is raising funds to create “Every Body’s Playground” at Ober Park.

What’s Happening Feb. 6 - 13

Arts

What’s Happening Feb. 6 – 13

Greg Blake and Real Country, Kinksi, Llama and Mike Dumovich, ‘Love Letters,’ and more.

It’s never too soon to think about end of life

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It’s never too soon to think about end of life

Writing your own advance directive is a worthy exercise, even for a healthy 25-year-old like me.

14 plays in 48 hours? No problem, for local thespians

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14 plays in 48 hours? No problem, for local thespians

The whirlwind fly theater festival took place Jan. 23 to Jan. 25 at Open Space for Arts Community.

Ergomania sees strong performances from island rowers

Sports

Ergomania sees strong performances from island rowers

Burton Beach Rowing Club’s third year got off to a strong start at Ergomania recently.

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Community letters an integral part of newspaper

In this week’s edition of The Beachcomber, you’ll see two letters to the editor about the mural in…

A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

Washington state lawmakers will consider a system that would charge drivers fees based on how many miles they travel. File photo

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Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees

Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.

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Cheers to retiring founder of The Hardware Store Restaurant

Her engagement in hard work was only matched by her deeds of big-heartedness and altruism.

Opinion

Democracy not dependent on unions

We live in a democracy that has done quite well for over 200 years, regardless of union membership.

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New lights available for kids

Stop by Spider’s Ski and Sport and ask for a free light — then use it.

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Neighborcare clinic open Saturdays again

Clinic will be open again on Saturdays beginning Feb. 1.