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Tenure of new fire chief, Matt Vinci, is taking off

Under the tenure of new Fire Chief Matt Vinci, Vashon’s fire district is starting to see significant changes…

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Vashon gathers to remember those who fell on 9/11

Islanders marked the day first at a concert, then a candlelit ceremony.

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As Health Care District purchases property for new clinic, Sea Mar says it will do the same

Clinic ownership at core of impasse between Health Care District and Sea Mar Community Health Centers

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Man charged in hit-and-run death of islander Philip Cushman | Updated

Alexander Michael Kindred has been charged with one count of felony hit-and-run in connection with the death of…

Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.

Lisa Miller, with VHS Principal Danny Rock, at the presentation of the district’s Doors of Opportunity Award. (Courtesy Photo)

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Lisa Miller, high school math teacher, is honored with award

Lisa Miller was awarded Vashon Island School District’s (VISD) coveted “Doors of Opportunity” award on Aug. 23, at…

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Islanders take heed: two two-wheeled events coming up

Islanders will need an extra measure of caution and patience this weekend, as two-wheeled vehicles descend on Vashon…

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Scene & Heard: Calling all Cub Scouts to Ober Park

The Cub Pack welcomes new scouts from kindergarten through 5th grade.

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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County

The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.

King County Council members (File photo)

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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation

A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.

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Happenings | Sept. 8 edition

So much happening: Audubon stewardship party, Intro to Zen, Japan Fest, Havurah Bash, Commemorations of 9/11, Vashon Nature…