Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

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State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students

“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”

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Vashon case count rises, but rate has not increased

The following alert was reprinted in this week’s paper and is shared here as a public health service.

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Buyers step up to purchase pieces of Misty Isle Farms

A total of about 60 acres was sold to four separate buyers in June, county records show.

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Seasoned swimmers cover 35 perimeter miles around the island

Swimmers, kayakers and volunteers reconvened later in the day for a celebratory potluck.

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Summer Learning Academy turned out to be a treat for many

“This was a great way for kids to return to school and to feel welcomed back into the…

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District schools welcome all students back, five days a week

Here are some of the many considerations surrounding this year’s return to school.

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Commissioners meet after Chief says he won’t get vaccinated | UPDATED

Five prominent leaders of Vashon’s pandemic response have now commented in a joint statement.

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Vashon’s Lelavision to present arts festival in West Seattle

The performance company will present an expansive arts and culture festival in West Seattle.

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In talks, islanders will share their secrets and their insights

Two islanders were selected as part of Humanities Washington’s distinguished Speakers Bureau program.

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As cases increase, here’s current information on testing

The following was reprinted in this week’s paper and is shared here as a public health service.

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For first time in 2021, wildfires brought bad air to Vashon

Haze from wildfires in British Columbia and Eastern Washington blurred the sky last week.

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Group demands accountability following Seattle Children’s racism investigation

King County Equity Now petition calls for resignations and community program funding.

Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not

Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.