Developed by Seattle & King County Public Health, the FLASH sex education high school curriculum is used by every district in the county. Photo courtesy King County

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King County wins sex ed funding case

Officials are “ecstatic” that the court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold research funds.

Sheepdog trials expected to draw thousands

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Sheepdog trials expected to draw thousands

Now in its ninth year, the Vashon Sheepdog Classic is set to begin next week, showcasing the art…

County proposes extensive conservation program

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County proposes extensive conservation program

FIELD NOTES: Bird of the season, invasive species

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FIELD NOTES: Bird of the season, invasive species

Swainson’s Thrush

Therapy dog enters contested race for island’s unofficial mayor

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Therapy dog enters contested race for island’s unofficial mayor

Goliath, the gentle giant and 6-year-old Newfoundland therapy dog who has delighted islanders, seniors and Vashon Community Care…

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County to host town hall next week

King County officials will host a meeting on Vashon next week, where island residents will be able to…

`Ed Talks’: Documenting nature in Puget Sound

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`Ed Talks’: Documenting nature in Puget Sound

By KATHRYN TRUE

SCENE & HEARD: Broad shoulders, big heart

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SCENE & HEARD: Broad shoulders, big heart

Nancy Vanderpool, of the Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness, recently received the Jean Bosch memorial Broad Shoulders, Big…

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Island brewing company opens Community Pub

Islander Cliff Goodman’s Community Pub, an outgrowth of his Vashon Brewing Company, opened on May 19 at its…

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Field Notes: Calendar of nature-related events

Wed. May, 30 and Sun. June 3

Vashon honors fallen veterans

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Vashon honors fallen veterans

Many islanders marked the recent holiday at the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Vashon Cemetery.

Some King County elected leaders want to spend $180 million on maintenance upkeep at Safeco Field in Seattle. Photo by HyunJae Park/Flickr

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King County leaders want to allocate $180 million to Safeco Field

But once councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.

King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation

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King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation

The proposed plan would protect forests, trails, shorelines, and farms.