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Vashon home to new, 90-acre horse sanctuary

Ghost Owl Farms is home to 45 animals – including horses, goats, alpacas and more.

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VIFR offers assistant chief job to longtime fire service pro

The position has been open at VIFR since the retirement of Robert Larsen.

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May ends with a spike in Vashon’s surge of cases

One factor in the surge has been an increase in the number of cases among Vashon’s school-age youth.

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Vashon youth pen works included in new library collection

Any islander younger than 18 is encouraged to create a book for the new collection at the Vashon…

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Happenings | June 2 edition

NAMI support group to meet, Vashon Island Pops Concert to be held, and more.

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Masks remain optional in schools; at fire station, they’re back on

Vashon’s current COVID surge has impacted both Vashon Island Fire District and Vashon Island School District, with cases…

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School board eyes 2022-2023 budget, amid criticism of staff cuts

The school board will be asked to approve the new $27.2 million dollar budget at its June 9…

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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 8th District, speaks to supporters in March. Photo courtesy of Dunn’s Facebook campaign page

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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives

What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.

Parents in Kelowna lack confidence in the vaccination (Metro Creative Graphics Photo)

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State health department approves Pfizer booster for kids ages 5-11

The move comes as COVID-19 cases are increasing in King County

Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

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Public health officials confirm case of monkeypox in King County

Health officials say the positive case does not pose a significant risk to public health

Patti Cole-Tindall (Courtesy of King County)

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Patti Cole-Tindall is officially confirmed as the new King County Sheriff

After serving as the interim sheriff since January, the King County Council unanimously voted to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall…

World War II veterans in Auburn, Wash. File photo

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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.