A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

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Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County

A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.

Washington state lawmakers will consider a system that would charge drivers fees based on how many miles they travel. File photo

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Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees

Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.

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Neighborcare clinic open Saturdays again

Clinic will be open again on Saturdays beginning Feb. 1.

VCA names interim director to top post

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VCA names interim director to top post

Interim director Allison Halstead Reid was chosen after a months-long search by the VCA board.

Islanders want new community council

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Islanders want new community council

A committee to form a new Vashon-Maury Island Community Council held its first meeting last week.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Event held last week at Vashon Youth and Family Services’ Family Place honored civil rights leader.

Park district weary of illegal dumping

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Park district weary of illegal dumping

The Vashon Park District has had to pay more attention to waste in recent years than ever before.

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Event will consider end of life options

Volunteers of the Seattle-based nonprofit End of Life Washington will present.

Kevin Opsahl/Staff Photo                                Srirup Kumar, community engagement officer for Impact Bioenergy, points to a systems diagram of the “circular economy” during an event at Vashon’s Matsuda Farm on Monday, Jan. 28.

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BIO IMPACT: Auburn company urges Vashon’s farming community to change practices

Island farmers, entrepreneurs and residents spent a few hours at Matsuda Farm and Island Spring Organics this past…

Health care district considers consultant

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Health care district considers consultant

Joe Kunkel, leader of a health care firm in Portland, Ore., could help with future provider talks

Voice of Vashon radio personality dies

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Voice of Vashon radio personality dies

The former reporter was the host of “Brown Briefly” on Voice of Vashon. He was 84.

Sarah Abdullah is a pharmacist who left Iraq as a refugee. She joined the Welcome Back Center at Highline College and is now only two tests away from gaining Washington state certification to practice her trade. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals

Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.