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Remembering Anne Meeks: June 23, 1927 – April 17, 2021

“We’re all bozos on this bus,” Anne liked to say about her life on earth, which she approached…

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Things to do | Sept. 9-16

Share the road with P2P, breathe deep at retreat

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Time and Again: Community stores tell story of consolidation

Heights Grocery Co., in the 1930s, was typical of many of the community stores on the island.

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BREAKING NEWS Vashon Community Care to cease services by end of year

With the closure of VCC, Vashon will lose a valuable and longtime community resource.

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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds

Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.

People hold up signs in protest of Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest proclamations during a Rally for Medical Freedom on Aug. 25 in Buckley. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate

An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.

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Student brings awareness to menstrual health among Puget Sound’s homeless

When Ria Mohan, a junior of Juanita High School in Kirkland, had to choose a topic of focus…

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Mukai Farm & Gardens offers islanders a labyrinth walk

Labyrinth walk to be held, “Immigration to America: The Japanese Journey.”

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Island goals: Local mother runs 1,000 miles in a year

Islander Ginger Hamilton completes her newest running goal.

Matt Axe, the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Coordinator with the King Conservation District, speaks to homeowner Anita Kissee-Wilder about fire reduction strategies at her home in North Bend on Aug. 24. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas

Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.

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School district and Medical Reserve Corps offer swift response to new case

Only one week into the 2021-22 school year, there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 at McMurray…

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Commissioners vote to not change fire chief’s job description

The passage of the motion — which would seem to close the door to the possibility of Krimmert’s…

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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more

New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19