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Lawyer to discuss immigrant rights

Matter will tell stories of her personal experience with asylum-seeking refugees and others

VIFR responds to fire at Sawbones

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VIFR responds to fire at Sawbones

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at Pacific Research Laboratories shortly after 5 p.m. this…

Islanders watch for salmon, ways to help orcas

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Islanders watch for salmon, ways to help orcas

Cataloging island salmon species helps to inform restoration efforts meant to support them.

Honoring Martin Luther King

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Honoring Martin Luther King

Islander Emma Amiad is hosting a tribute to the civil rights leader on his true birthday.

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WSF calles for better tech, new vessels in long-range plan

WSF updates its long-range plan once every 10 years

Kevin Pottinger remembered as a Renaissance man

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Kevin Pottinger remembered as a Renaissance man

Pottinger led a life on Vashon that was centered on family, service and creative accomplishment.

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Get set for viaduct closure

As many islanders are aware, the Alaskan Way Viaduct will close forever Friday evening, Jan. 11, launching a…

It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president

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It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president

New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid

UW Fauntleroy study gives array of recommendations for troubled Triangle Route

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UW Fauntleroy study gives array of recommendations for troubled Triangle Route

The UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance released its study of Fauntleroy dock operations last month,…

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School district aims to trim $700,000 from next year’s budget

Other districts in the state are asking elected officials to provide more funds for education.

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Commissioners raise rates for Water District 19 customers

The district needs to tend to its ailing infrastructure, according to officials.

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‘Cease and desist’ order, fine levied against Bethany Barnes

An investigation of an island woman offering pain management services on Vashon has been concluded.

VashonBePrepared President Vicky de Monterey Richoux keeps several bins with supplies in the back of her car. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Vashon Island seen as national model for disaster readiness

The small island community relies on local volunteers and individual awareness to prepare for a major earthquake.