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In valley of COVID cases, think about boosters

On Vashon, the new case count remains as low as it has been since before the Delta and…

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Little Bird Gardens strives to make gardening more joyful

The local nursery will celebrate its second birthday in May.

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Happenings | April 14 edition

See a free screening of “Inhabitants” at Vashon Theatre, join an egg hunt this Saturday at Ober Park,…

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Beloved islander Nathan Dorn, Jr. dies in hit-and-run | UPDATED

A Vashon man, Michael Irwin Henderson, was arrested on April 8, and charged on April 12 in connection…

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…

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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals

Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.

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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region

The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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Hit-and-run accident takes the life of islander Nathan Dorn Jr.

The accident occurred on Vashon Highway SW, just south of Harbor School.

Left: Patti Cole-Tindall, middle: Charles Kimble, right: Reginald Moorman (Courtesy of King County)

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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase

The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.

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Vashon Island Chorale takes the stage once again

The Vashon Island Chorale is back in concert after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As cases remain low, think about tests and boosters

The weekly new case counts of COVID remain in the single-digit range on Vashon.

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Fire board votes to increase district’s minimum staffing

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue commissioners have voted to immediately increase minimum staffing for full-time career firefighters/emergency medical…