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Rapid growth: new COVID variant taking over
Public health experts estimate that XBB.1.5 is 40% more infectious than any previous variant, which is why it…
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Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk
Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.
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Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says
Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and…
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While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people
There are 23 missing Indigenous people across King County.
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State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond
Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…
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Happenings | Jan. 12 edition
Upcoming meetings, events, classes and opportunities to volunteer on Vashon
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Four applicants vie for an open school board seat
The district opened the application process following the resignation of a board member.
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At meeting, islanders get reassurances from AmeriGas director
Robert Davis, who is the director of Northwest Operations for AmeriGas, was an unexpected guest at a Jan.…
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Islander sentenced in connection with hit-and-run death
A Vashon man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison in connection with the death of islander…
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New eateries open, filling gaps in island hours and flavors
Introducing, Vashon Community Pub and Smokehouse, and Sauced, at Gravy.
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Wastewater data provides hopeful sign in surge
COVID virus levels have been declining in the test samples from King and Pierce county wastewater treatment plants.
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The apprenticeship: Water District 19 trains local talent
Certified water operators are an endangered species. Water systems everywhere live in fear of losing them.
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Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax
Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.