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Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell,…

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Scene Heard: Vashon Schools Foundation presents a big check

VSF promised to keep helping local schools bridge the state funding gap.

A 1901 photograph shows wood that once powered the Mosquito Fleet lining Vashon's north end dock.

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Is a new mosquito fleet in the cards?

Rep. Greg Nance wants to help the state’s ailing aquatic transportation with a creative idea.

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Health Care District seeks new board member

Here’s how to apply.

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Lena Puz celebrates her win over South Whidbey's Kaylie Baker at the Mat Classic state wrestling championships.

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CHAMPION: Vashon wrestling earns championship, more wins at state

“We all erupted,” teammate Alara Demir said, “screaming our heads off … it was just a crazy moment.”

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News Briefs | February 27 edition

Help track invasive crabs, find child care licensing and more

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Day of Remembrance event highlights resolve and resistance

The farmhouse of Mukai Farm & Garden — a historic landmark adorned with vintage artifacts and meticulous exhibits…

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Happenings | February 27 edition

Join a Refugee Shabbat, learn to weave and enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony

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Windstorm thrashes Vashon over Tuesday morning

A windstorm Tuesday morning thrashed Vashon, shutting off power across the entire island.

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In a recent exercise, six groups of Vashon CERT volunteers like this one traveled predetermined assessment routes. Within an hour, the CERT teams had noted the status of critical locations all over the island ‒‒ everything from ferry docks to grocery stores to schools to radio towers.

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VashonBePrepared: Indoor air quality, radon, and staying earthquake ready

This edition of VashonBePrepared begins a series on indoor air quality.

Boats are moored at the Quartermaster Yacht Club nestled inside a small cove protected to the east by the Burton peninsula. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Road safety markings planned near Quartermaster Yacht Club

King County will install 25 MPH pavement “legends” on Vashon Highway near the club entrance.

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Anders (left) and Per Lars Blomgren take a photo during one of their morning walks on Vashon High School's campus.

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Blomgren brothers pin a quarter century of coaching

They’re now on year 25 of coaching island high school wrestlers.

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Local club leaders oppose transgender althlete bans

Six Vashon youth clubs released a statement against efforts to ban trans women from women’s sports.