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A King County Assessor pie chart shows where islanders’ property tax dollars are going this year.

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Report details dip in taxes for many islanders

For the second straight year, a majority of Vashon homeowners will receive slightly smaller property tax bills this…

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Amanda Knox and Chris Robinson speak on stage at The Neptune Theatre during a premiere screening and conversation for “Mouth of the Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy” in Seattle on Monday, Jan. 26.

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New doc details islander Amanda Knox’s quest for closure

In the back of Little Cup on a recent winter afternoon, soft, slanting sunlight light filled the coffee…

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Islanders settle in to listen to a panel of representatives of Vashon’s health care providers including (left to right) Vashon Island Fire & Rescue, Vashon Natural Medicine, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Mobile Integrated Health, DispatchHealth, Vashon Pharmacy and Neighborcare Health’s school-based clinic.

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At health care forum, islanders get news and information

About 100 islanders packed the Vashon High School theater Thursday night for a public health care forum where…

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Members and volunteers chat after completing a hand-massage activity.

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‘Creating an age-friendly community’ at Old Friends Club

After singing a welcome song and stretching through a half-hour of gentle chair exercise, the Old Friends Club…

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Despite long lines to the cashiers, many islanders were clearly delighted to be back at Granny’s Attic last Saturday after its more than month-long closure.

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Happenings | Feb. 5 edition

Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the…

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Water District announces ‘all clear’ after boil water advisory

Last Friday, Water District 19 issued a drinking water warning to some of its customers which remained in…

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Water District 19 issues boil water notice to some customers | UPDATED

Water District 19 issued a drinking water warning to some of its customers on Friday, informing them to…

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Islander faces felony drug charges

A Vashon man accused of selling fentanyl and methamphetamine to island residents made his first court appearance Monday,…

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Happenings | Jan. 29 edition

Find out about meetings, forums, talks and special events coming up soon

See the full comic at tinyurl.com/flu- 2-outcomes. (Public Health Seattle & King County Graphic)

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Staying safe this winter: Flu, CPR and volunteering

Staying safe this winter: Flu, CPR and volunteering

Some King County ballots mailed to islanders were mistakenly stuffed with information intended for other communities. This photo shows an example received (and corrected) by a Beachcomber reporter.

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News Briefs | Jan. 29 edition

Correcting misinformation included with Vashon ballots

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Amanda Kelly named VOV general manager

Kelly will work to expand the organization’s video capacity and improve its technical stability.

Islanders celebrate the Seahawks win over the Rams. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Islanders cheer as Seahawks clinch Super Bowl slot

Savoring a huge win at Sporty’s