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How Vashon voted this November

King County has released the final results from each voter precinct for this year’s general election.

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State’s first kelp lease buoys hopes for Vashon growers

Owners of two proposed kelp farms on Vashon are encouraged by the state’s issuance of its first kelp…

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)

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King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy

Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.

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Land Trust makes big gains in 2023

All this work is happening amid its search for a new executive director.

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All hands on deck for Emergency Alert and Ham Radio teams

You probably had no idea that people were talking to each other all over the island on Sunday,…

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Happenings | Dec. 7 edition

Thursday night vigils, Toy Drive, Portage Fill Concert, Dockton Park playground, and more.

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Commissioners approve 2024 budget for Vashon’s fire district

The budget reflects the goals of the district’s arching strategic plan.

A choir of third graders sang for the crowd during WinterFest. Jim Diers photo

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Vashon celebrates a very jolly WinterFest

The spirit of the season washed over Vashon Island on Dec. 2 during the annual WinterFest celebration.

Image courtesy King County

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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south King County | King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

This PSE map shows outages on Vashon as of 8 a.m.

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Early winter storm brings scattered outages on Vashon

Hundreds of Vashon residents were left without power the morning of Saturday, Dec. 2, thanks to thrashing winds…

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen Children’s Center

At least ten inmates have escaped from the juvenile correctional facility this year.

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Health Board leaders share update on treatment center

The Health Board will expand the number of beds offered to pregnant and parenting people at the facility…

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Positive signs for Vashon watershed as stream health improves across King County

Of the two sites tested on Vashon Island, the stream health is either static or improving.