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Christine Jovanovich, a “quiet hero,” dies at age 60

After decades of service as a certified nursing assistant whose work included helping many clients access hospice services,…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…

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In past month, 3 COVID deaths on Vashon

However, the overall COVID risk for our population has been easing for several weeks.

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VISD to hold meet-and-greet, panel for VHS principal candidates

The event is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Vashon High School Commons.

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Scene & Heard: News from Vashon Island Fire & Rescue

VIFR is working to locate Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on Vashon, and also has new teddy bears to…

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Happenings | March 9 edition

Important meetings, events and opportunities to engage are coming up soon on Vashon.

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Trials to restore three-boat service to begin in April

A long-awaited milestone for islanders will arrive in early April when Washington State Ferries will begin a lengthy…

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Artwork honoring exiled students to be unveiled

The sign also celebrates a gift of 100 cherry trees given to the district by Mr. Ujiro Nishiyori,…

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Post office to hold another hiring fair on Vashon

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will soon hold its second job fair on Vashon in less than…

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Funding for Puget Sound region shellfish habitats includes Vashon

Objectives to be addressed with the funding for Vashon and Maury islands will include preparing for sea level…

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School district shouts out island school bus drivers

There is a long list of individuals that go into ensuring each student at the Vashon Island School…