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Amid push for increased gun safety, island students join walkout
By PAUL ROWLEY & SUSAN RIEMER
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Governor moves to protect endangered orcas
Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order last Wednesday appointing state agencies, tribal leaders, local governments, federal partners…
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Preparing for emergencies: Forum, CERT class coming up
To help islanders prepare for emergencies and disasters, VashonBePrepared will offer a free five-hour informational forum on Saturday,…
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Beachcomber welcomes new reporter
This year, March brings not just the welcome warmth and color of spring, but also a new voice…
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Vashon students stage gun violence walkouts on national day of protest
In solidarity with their peers nationwide Wednesday, Vashon middle and high school students organized demonstrations and added their…
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County officials to investigate tree cutting
County officials from the sheriff’s office and the permitting department are investigating the topping of several alder trees…
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State capital budget funds salmon recovery amid orca population decline
The state capital budget, passed by the Legislature earlier this year after a delay, allocated more than $11…
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Islander holds WSU Athletics responsible for poor decisions, viral news story
Editor’s note: The islander involved in this story has asked not to be identified in order to protect…
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Building purchases, new businesses bring change to downtown
Two downtown Vashon buildings changed hands earlier this year when islander Michael McConnell bought them, bringing the number…
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Sexual assault survivors push legislative change
Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.
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State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property tax cut
The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.
Northwest
Washington State set to expand abortion coverage
With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.