Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17, 2020, at the state Capitol in Olympia. File photo

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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies

A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.

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A New Effort Aims To Get Vashon Alumni Connected

The goal is to create community and opportunity for former Vashon Island School District students.

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With ‘Histories and Mysteries,’ Museum Looks to Its Future

“We have so much history on this island a lot of people might not know about.”

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Vashon Rower Goes for the Olympics

At the starting line of a pivotal race, sitting in the men’s quad was Jacob Plihal.

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‘Votercade’ Promotes Fair and Free Elections

A band of activists traveled down Vashon Hwy. last weekend in support of a national voting campaign.

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

Here’s what you need to know about May 4 to May 10.

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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges

WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.

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Seven King County children sickened with E. coli

Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin.

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.

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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity

Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…

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May Brings Poetry, Plant Sale and Remembrance to Mukai

Mukai’s grounds are bursting with blooms and greenery, and the simple, beautiful poetry form of Haiku

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No Rollback to Phase 3, but Gov. Urges Caution

Here’s what you need to know about April 27 to May 3.

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School Board Considers Full Docket in April Meeting

Hybrid education, staff raises on the table at April 22 school board meeting.

James Batey, Marilina Kim, and Jay Wyatt of Team Southeast Asia are interviewed before the RTCE at Mã Pí Lèng Pass. (National Geographic)

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For Islander, Competing on NatGeo Show Was Filled Was Thrills

James Batey is a member of one of four teams that competed in the extreme adventure competition.