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Islander remains in custody after deadly hit-and-run

Michael Henderson’s next court date is Monday, April 25.

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Scene & Heard: Egg hunt returns to Vashon

Children and their families gathered for the return of “The Great Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt” at Ober Park on…

COVID

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COVID cases on the rise in Vashon and King County

Cases are rising in many regions of the U.S., including King County.

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Happenings | April 21 edition

Openings available in VYFS program, get gardening questions answered and more.

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Gordon Millar, who shined in many local productions, dies

Millar was well-known for more than 40 years of entertaining islanders in numerous productions for Drama Dock, Vashon…

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New commissioner appointed, other staff changes come to VIFR

The VIFR board unanimously voted to appoint Brigitte Schran-Brown to serve the remainder of Andy Johnson’s term, who…

Walker

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Bill Walker, lauded expert on marine organisms, dies at 79

Walker became a leading authority on the prey of marine organisms, and at one time or another worked…

The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo
The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo

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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

Blue surgical masks overhead view (Adobe stock image)

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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region

The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.

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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia

As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.

Re-enactment of first responders treating an overdose (File photo)

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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths

WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.

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Acclaimed author and activist comes to Vashon

New York Times bestselling author, activist and artist Patrisse Cullors came to Vashon last week, undertaking a residency…

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Islanders rally around Mica’s Kitchen after break-in

Michaella Olavarri, owner of Mica’s Kitchen, plans to reopen as of Thursday, April 14.