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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

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Celebrating Juneteenth in community

The day featured sunshine, the beautiful gardens and history of Mukai, great food and music along with an…

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iPhone app helps islanders navigate ferries

Ferry Friend was developed by an islander, Jordan Soltman.

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Piner Point and Sandy shores community on the East Passage shoreline of Maury Island

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Time & Again: 75th Anniversary of The Maury Island Incident

The Maury Island Incident was a reported encounter with a UFO off the southeast shore of Maury Island…

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Scholarship Foundation has long invested in local grads

In 2022, the Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation gave 198 scholarships to 104 recipients.

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Scene & Heard: Vashon celebrates Pride

The community descended upon the Vashon Theatre parking lot on Friday evening, June 17, for a multi-generational Show…

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Solar array up and running at transfer station

This new facility, now up and running, will generate about 172,000-kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.

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Happenings | June 16 edition

Picnics in the park returns, learn about meditation, and more.

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Strength: Positive Friends
Having a person that’s always there for you and sticks by your side no matter what is having a true friend. True friends are hard to find, but when you find them, you don’t let go. I am connected to my friends and feel like I can always count on them. True friends understand each other, even when others might not, and even though they aren’t perfect, they stick together even when they’re apart.

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McMurray students illustrate what helped them through pandemic

During this past school year, approximately 40 McMurrary Middle School students participated in Vashon’s Sources of Strength program.

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Vaccines on the way for youngest kids

Local providers in Washington can now administer the vaccine as soon as they have it in stock.

Photo courtesy of King County.

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Officials urge caution when swimming this summer

Cold spring temperatures and larger than normal snowpack have created dangerous conditions

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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County

The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.