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Sexual assault leads to calls for closing King County Courthouse
Crime is rising in the ’dangerous environment that has surrounded our seat of government.’
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are rising in Washington
Data suggests the vaccine is effective in preventing hospitalization for COVID-19
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King County Council OKs millions for courts overwhelmed by pandemic backlog
Some lawyers testified that the backlog has created an “access to justice” problem.
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Brief history of rats in the Puget Sound region – and the problem they present
Local exterminator noticed big change in rats over the past 40 years.
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As County and Local Cases Rise, Mask Recommendation Returns
On July 24, the seven-day average of new daily cases in the county topped 200, up from 61…
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Families Are Invited to Chalk the Walk on Vashon
Organizers and volunteers will direct chalk artists and describe the activities going on.
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Eve Dumovich, Former Beachcomber News Editor, Dies at 78
Dumovich helped break the story of the Tacoma Smelter and its environmental impact.
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A New Pastor Arrives on Vashon, With His Guitar in Tow
Mark Wagner has served as a paster in churches in Utah and most recently, Ellensburg, Washington.
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All the Island’s a Stage as Vashon Theatre Fest Opens
“The Tempest” and “Woody’s Guthrie’s American Song” — will be staged again this weekend.
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New Owners Plan To Revitalize a Familiar Spot in Town
Pop Pop Bottle Shop will open in the late fall, after a complete renovation of the building.
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Fifty Years. Fifty Miles. $50,000. That’s the plan.
The walk is intended to inspire others to appreciate the connectivity of island life.
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King County Council discusses policy for removal of homeless encampments
Still unclear what the standards will be, who will enforce it, and how jurisdictions will interact.
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Supreme Court rules officers can be compelled to testify about killings
In a joint lawsuit against King County, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the families…