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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.

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King County budget deficit could bring big consequences

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons

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How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.

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Vashon school district inks agreement with Puyallup Tribe

VISD will work with the Tribe to develop a plan to teach language, culture and oral traditions.

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Health Care District interviews candidates for board seat

Commissioners must make a choice by April 15, or the King County Council will appoint someone.

Slade McSheehy (Courtesy photo)

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Slade McSheehy is selected to lead Bremerton School District

Pending contract negotiations, McSheehy is scheduled to start his new job on July 1.

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New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.

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Vashon superintendent named finalist for Bremerton job

Slade McSheehy and two other superintendant candidates will participate in community forums held on April 1 by the…

From left to right: Vashon HouseHold Interim Executive Director Kari Dohn Decker, Kris Hermanns, a Seattle-based social impact and philanthropic strategist, Shelter America President Chris Bric, Sawbones HR Manager Kit Gruver, King County Council Member Teresa Mosqueda, and moderator Mary Bruno spoke to a crowd of nearly 100 people at Vashon Center for the Arts on March 18. (Alex Bruell photo)

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ADU, permitting reform pitched at housing forum

The Vashon HouseHold event brought nearly 100 people to VCA.

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Mobile Integrated Health and VIFR staff members joined Interim Fire Chief Ben Davidson as he prepared to deliver a donated generator to an islander in need. (Left to right) Dan O'Connell, Davidson, Lilie Corroon, Lisa Coley, and Denise Paquette.

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After storm, Beachcomber reader steps up

“There are lots of ‘somebodies’ like me on Vashon,” the donor said.

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Thunderstorm could lash Vashon over Wednesday afternoon and evening

NWS predicts heavy rain, possible hail, strong winds, thunderstorms a small chance of a tornado

Granny’s Attic Executive Director Brian Vescovi holds up a bracelet recently donated to the thrift store that carries names and dates of more than a dozen loved ones. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Can you solve this Granny’s Attic mystery?

The thrift store hopes to find the owner of this bracelet.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…

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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…