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In November 2019, Washington voters approved Initiative 976, which calls for $30 car tabs. Sound Publishing file photo

News

Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup

Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.

Fight injustice of all kinds

Opinion

Fight injustice of all kinds

I feel an intense urgency to act and feel time running out both personally, nationally and globally.

It’s OK to experience cognitive dissonance

Opinion

It’s OK to experience cognitive dissonance

Kevin Joyce writes about an unusual experience at the supermarket.

What’s Happening Jan. 16 - 23

Arts

What’s Happening Jan. 16 – 23

Queer film series continues, one-minute “storython” festival returns, Caspar Babypants, and more.

Obituaries

Morgan Ahern

Her family and many friends will all miss her stories and her passion.

Opinion

No comfort in health care district debt

King County money is already our money whether or not we lend it to the Vashon Health Care…

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)

News

Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in Jan. 13, 2020, as Speaker of the House. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

Northwest

Jinkins sworn in as WA’s first female Speaker of the House

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, is applauded by her colleagues as she becomes the first woman in Washington State…

Opinion

Let’s take better care of our parks and fields

We can all do things to maintain our public parks and recreational spaces.

What’s Happening Jan. 9 - 16

Arts

What’s Happening Jan. 9 – 16

Exploring the work of Faith Ringgold, Swing-era classics, a Hamilton Tribute Band, and more.

Opinion

Radar’s rescue brought out the best in islanders

On New Year’s Eve, the Boston terrier went missing, but days later was reunited with family

Remembering Terri: A playful terrier who filled our hearts

Opinion

Remembering Terri: A playful terrier who filled our hearts

A former Beachcomber editor writes about her beloved dog, Terri, who passed away after 16 years.

Vashon-Maury Island needs its Community Council

Opinion

Vashon-Maury Island needs its Community Council

The council’s prudent work on behalf of islanders was valuable, and there is more that can be done.