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What’s Happening Jan. 30 - Feb. 6

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What’s Happening Jan. 30 – Feb. 6

Mozart for lunch, “Celtic Spring” blooms this weekend, “Around the World in Eighty Wines,” and more.

Vashon boys basketball dominates; girls lose big

Sports

Vashon boys basketball dominates; girls lose big

The boys’ relentless defense won the night; girls struggled against Tarriers’ offensive barrage.

With Coronavirus case so close to home, here are things to think about

Opinion

With Coronavirus case so close to home, here are things to think about

Local physician outlines ways to keep safe from virus and whether there should be cause for concern

The dangers of the PSE LNG plant are many

Opinion

The dangers of the PSE LNG plant are many

Puget Sound Energy’s LNG plant is the story of “business as usual” when it is anything but.

Vashon Seals excel in winter swim meet

Sports

Vashon Seals excel in winter swim meet

“I was very pleased with how well our kids swam over the weekend,” said head coach Randy Turner.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

News

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Event held last week at Vashon Youth and Family Services’ Family Place honored civil rights leader.

Obituaries

Bruce David Kirkpatrick

He passed away, surrounded by his family, in Los Angeles following a brief illness.

Opinion

Vashon could use a community council again

Though this island lacks a city council and mayor, it is not lacking in public meetings, whether it’s…

If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Photo courtesy of ecigarettereviewed.com

News

Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry

Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.

A proposal by Senate Democrats would require concealed pistol license applicants in Washington state to complete a safety course. File photo

News

Democrats seek firearm training requirement for concealed carriers

Republican senator calls proposal ‘unconstitutional.’

Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus

News

Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus

A man in his 30s was hospitalized in Everett after contracting the virus during a trip to China.

Opinion

Library conference room should be named for island activist

Morgan Ahern was a librarian, a Romani and lesbian activist, and an important part of the community.

Opinion

Vashon’s athletic community deserves applause

Many have helped make Vashon’s sporting community great or went on to greatness themselves.