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Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)

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Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer

“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.

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Happenings | Dec. 21 edition

Solstice Ceremony, Jingle Bell run, Intergenerational Book Group, New Year’s Day with the Huskies, and more.

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King County sets aside $5 million funding for organic processing on Vashon

The facility will be a dedicated place to take organic waste, like food scraps and yard debris.

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Newly elected islanders take their seats on school board

Four newly elected school board members took their seats and were sworn into office last week.

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PIE hands over a big check, funding local educators’ projects

Since its founding, PIE has funded 1.8 million worth of special projects in the school district.

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Respiratory virus season means infections are on the rise

The latest statistics have been swinging up as they do every year.

Matt Beursken smiles next to the headpiece of Edgar the Forest King, his Thomas Dambo-inspired troll costume. Alex Bruell photo

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The artist behind Vashon’s iconic troll costume

You know Oscar the Bird King. Now meet Edgar the Forest King.

Redlining map of Seattle (screenshot from HistoryLink.org)

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King County to explore restorative justice options for historic redlining

Race-based restrictive real estate policies were estimated to have cost billions in wealth accrual.

Screenshot from King County Auditor’s Office report

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Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately impact BIPOC communities

Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”

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Freeway shooter charged for attacks on I-5

Suspect remains in jail on $1 million bail.

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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties

State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.

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Scene Heard: A swingin’ night with Portage Fill

For generations, Portage Fill has entertained and inspired islanders to get up and dance.

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Does Vashon have enough water?

Here are four things to consider when we consider the question.