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County Council Passes Ban on Fireworks in Unincorporated Areas

The ban prohibiting all fireworks, including sparklers and smoke bombs, will take effect next year.

Governor Jay Inslee. Sound Publishing file photo

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New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers

Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began…

Washington state case count since March 2020. WA Governor's Office

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Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3

No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following…

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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts

Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which…

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A gray wolf.

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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington

The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…

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Vaccination Day at Vashon High School

Approximately 80 students, ages 16 and older, were vaccinated against COVID-19 on campus this week.

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Opal Montague, Co-Founder of Vashon Health Center, Dies at 95

One fact about her life is clear: she changed the place she lived for the better.

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A Talk About Death Aims To Bring More Joy to Life

The event will explore how our lives can become richer and more meaningful if we face our mortality.

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New Radio Series Delves Into Vietnam Era With Local Vets

The series is timed to mark the 46th anniversary of the official end of the war, on April…

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

Here’s what you need to know about April 20 to April 26.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session

Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.

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Cherry Trees at School Symbolize Friendship and Fragility

“The cherry tree represents beauty and strength, but the beauty of its blossoms is fleeting.”