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Woody Guthrie Still Sings True Today

The show “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” is based on a catalog written by Guthrie in a 20 year…

In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington state utility moratorium receives final extension

A final extension of the Washington state utility moratorium was announced last week, meaning the ban on shut-offs…

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Holiday Weekend Brings Both Celebration and Tragedy to Town

The busy weekend included fireworks, a fatality and the annual hydroplane race.

Eviction notice letter pasted on front door of house. File photo

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King County Council passes tenant protections

Tenants in unincorporated King County won new rights after the King County Council voted to pass ordinance 2021-0131…

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War on Drugs Comes to Vashon

Law enforcement agencies executed a regional search and arrest operation that included a Vashon home

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School Leans Into Outdoor Education, Social Justice Lessons

Prioritizing student mental health and racial equity last year, Vashon Green School is looking ahead

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Islanders Find Ways to Weather Hottest Temps on Record

It was the first time ever that Seattle had three-digit temperatures for three consecutive days.

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The Countdown to Strawberry Festival 2021 Is On

Organizers are calling it “a hyper-local, for Vashon by Vashon” festival this year.

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On a Long, Hot Weekend, Crime and Tragedy Strike Vashon

The vandalism follows another recent incident when multiple businesses in town were targeted.

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Vashon HouseHold Looks For a New Leader

After more than 12 years, current VHH Executive Director Chris Szala will retire early next year.

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center Final COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

This serves as the final COVID-19 situation report in The Beachcomber, and a resource guide.

Federal Way residents Kevin Jochim, left, and Steve Reichel enjoy drinks on the new patio area at JP’s Tavern on Aug. 5, 2020. Restaurants and bars embraced outdoor seating during the pandemic. File photo

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Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the pandemic is not over

As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that…

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Road buckling on I-90 | King County traffic update

As of Monday evening June 28 and continuing into Tuesday morning and afternoon, June 29, the Washington State…