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Elizabeth Berg, the best-selling author of “I’ll Be Seeing You: A Memoir,” will launch Vashon Community Care’s new “Words and Wine” series.

Arts

Talk by Best-Selling Author Launches ‘Words and Wine’ Series

Author Elizabeth Berg, best known for her many works of fiction, will share experiences from her own life…

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News

As State Deaths Tops 5,000, Third Vaccine is Approved

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

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Grocery workers in unincorporated King County to receive $4 hazard pay bump

Workers at many large grocery stores in unincorporated King County will soon see a pay bump of $4…

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News

News briefs: Residential fire, Pony Club anniversary, Community Council

Community Council discusses variety of issues

Ben Larson (left) and Levi Blasingam (right) running through the muddy grass on their second loop of the cross-country course, which was modified to allow for social distancing.

Sports

In Short but Sweet Seasons, Student-Athletes Shine Bright

Cross country, soccer and tennis updates.

A landslide in December 2019 created a crack in this Fall City road, allowing for a one lane entry and exit. Courtesy of King County Road Services

News

WA Legislature grapples with funding roads, bridges

Roads and bridges repair programs in King County are underfunded, and state legislators are thinking of ways to…

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Proposed bill aims to trade handcuffs for help when it comes to drug use

Supreme Court decision to strike down drug possesion law leaves oppurtunity to shift paradigm

Whole Foods grocery store entrance (Shutterstock)

Business

King County considers grocery store worker hazard pay for those in unincorporated areas

The King County Metropolitan Council will vote during its next meeting on whether to grant hazard pay to…

Freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish. File photo

News

Encouraging numbers for kokanee salmon spawn count

Lake Sammamish kokanee aren’t out of the woods by any stretch, but there’s reason to be optimistic about…

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Arts

First Friday Means Vibrant New Exhibitions on Vashon

New exhibitions are opening in local art spots.

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News

Speak up, Weigh in on Sidewalks and Park Plans

Crossings in town difficult for seniors, the disabled to navigate; survey about Dockton play area.

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In-Person Education Resumes, With Littlest Learners First

Preschool and kindergarten students arrived for school Monday morning for the first time in a year.

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Sports

Play Ball: Student-Athletes Compete on Fields, Courts Again

Here are The Beachcomber’s first recaps of school sporting events in more than a year.