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Newly elected islanders take their seats on school board
Four newly elected school board members took their seats and were sworn into office last week.
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PIE hands over a big check, funding local educators’ projects
Since its founding, PIE has funded 1.8 million worth of special projects in the school district.
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Respiratory virus season means infections are on the rise
The latest statistics have been swinging up as they do every year.
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The artist behind Vashon’s iconic troll costume
You know Oscar the Bird King. Now meet Edgar the Forest King.
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King County to explore restorative justice options for historic redlining
Race-based restrictive real estate policies were estimated to have cost billions in wealth accrual.
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Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately impact BIPOC communities
Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”
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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties
State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.
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Scene Heard: A swingin’ night with Portage Fill
For generations, Portage Fill has entertained and inspired islanders to get up and dance.
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The do’s and don’ts of dealing with dark and stormy nights
In the last few weeks, stormy weather has had a big effect on Vashon.
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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County
King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.
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The history of Vashon’s kooky candy canes
However you feel about the decorations, their history is a fascinating part of island history.