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Happenings | July 21 edition

Voice of Vashon shopping spree, Big Sky at Matsuda Farm, Ultimate Frisbee fun and more.

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Adventures and service lead trio to shared achievement

Danny Boyle, George Murphy and Isaac Danielsen all earned the rank of Eagle, a goal reached by less…

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A prolific author, who found himself at home on Vashon, dies

On the island, the author’s home since 2007, he was known by his pen name, Will North, adopted…

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New tsunami study: 15-foot wave possible for Vashon

VashonBePrepared on tsunami, Omicron, low-cost hospital care, and more

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With summer season in full swing, ferry issues plentiful

WSF has yet to restore the three-boat schedule to the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route.

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USPS searches for staff to ease the strain on Vashon Post Office

The search for additional hires comes at a time when the island location is stretched thin.

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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes

Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’

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King County Council votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis amid overdose surge

So far in 2022, King County is on track to set yet another new overdose record.

Washington’s Lottery 40th anniversary “Scratch from the Past” ticket. (Submitted photo)

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40 years later: Lottery pays off for state. Has it for you?

Games generated $17.7 billion in sales, $2.4 billion for education and $10.5 billion in prizes.

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Third round of Pandemic EBT to arrive in late July for eligible families

The DSHS benefits program assists school-aged children facing food insecurity.

A State Route 18 sign in Snoqualmie before the SR 18/I-90 interchange. File photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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SR 18 to see full closure this Saturday near Snoqualmie

Highway will be fully closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and the Interstate 90/SR 18 interchange.

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988 national suicide, crisis hotline to launch soon

The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.

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Charles Krimmert is out as Vashon fire chief

Matt Vinci, who was recently hired as VIFR’s assistant chief, will immediately assume the position of interim chief…