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Motorists wait to arrive on Vashon Island after departing the Point Defiance ferry terminal in Ruston.

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Fixing Vashon’s ferry woes: New group asks islanders to get involved

Islanders can speak up and step up to help solve Vashon’s ferry woes at an upcoming public meeting.

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BARC project celebrates new pump track, plans to remodel old building interior

Skaters were back at the BARC to celebrate the grand opening of the new pump track

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Happenings | Sept. 14 edition

Apply for Granny’s grants, Audubon fall bird walks, Mexican Heritage Day, and more.

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What to know about bird flu and respiratory illness season

With the arrival of fall, it’s time to think ahead to the cooler indoor months that take us…

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Upcoming horse show will honor and support Coulter Verharen

The show will celebrate the resiliency of an islander who sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury.

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Time & Again: A bridge to Vashon? Islanders said ‘no’ in 1992

Most islanders still seem to oppose the construction of a bridge that would alleviate most of the ferry…

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Special education teacher wins Doors of Opportunity Award

Nan Hammett was presented with the coveted award, celebrating her hard work and dedication to students.

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Be mindful of your dog at Vashon parks

King County Parks has seen an increase in reports of dogs roaming off-leash in sensitive areas on the…

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James Warren acquitted of attempted first-degree murder

Jurors in the case heard from both sides during last week’s trial.

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay speaks at Sept. 7 press conference in Skyway with colleagues, small business owners, and union representatives in support of a minimum wage increase. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Minimum wage raise proposed for unincorporated King County

If passed, the ordinance would also raise minimum wage county employees, contractors, to $18.99/hour.

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

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UW study explores meth and fentanyl exposure on public transit

Five public transit agencies participated, including Sound Transit and King County Metro.

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Comunidad hosts Mercado, celebrating Latin American culture

The event aims to bring the island’s community together to celebrate Latinidad and support local Latino businesses.

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Japan Festival to grace the grounds of Mukai Farm & Garden

The event, free for all ages, will celebrate Vashon’s rich Japanese-American history.