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Artists invoke hope for MLK Day on Vashon
The event this year coincided with the presidential inauguration.
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Chance of catastrophic fire on Vashon is slim, but preparation is still important, experts say
Island groups are girding themselves for future flames.
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Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges
King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.
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Yacht club members want a crosswalk, but county says it’s not so simple
County officials say the location does not meet their requirements for a marked crosswalk.
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Syrian couple sees new day for their beloved country
Alati and Jneidi came to Vashon in 2017 with the help of the Vashon Resettlement Committee.
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Water Taxi surges as advocates plan for Legislative session
“The budget fight will be difficult this year,” Amy Drayer said.
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Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill expected to be completely full by 2040
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.
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Candidates make their pitch for 34th LD senate seat
More than 70 members of the public logged in to hear the candidates out.
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New law restrains boaters from approaching endangered orcas
Washington boaters must stay 1,000 yards away from southern resident killer whales.
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Search begins for new island fire chief
Outgoing Fire Chief Matt Vinci also reported a record of 613 ambulance transports in 2024.
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New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025
New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs…
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Park District passes 2025 budget, mulls Tramp Harbor Dock future
Restoring the historic dock has for years sat near the top of many islanders’ wish lists.