Northwest
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.
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Vashon gets $2.3 million for arts and heritage
It’s part of a large package of county funding through the Doors Open levy.
Sports
Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes
Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.
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Commissioners ponder next steps for VIFR
Deputy Fire Chief Ben Davidson says he is ready to serve.
Northwest
The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales
Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.
Northwest
Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated
The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three…
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Summer bacterial bloom prompts changes for island water district
Though the bloom never threatened the drinking water, it disrupted the district’s treatment process.
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‘Get the puppy.’ After terrible crash, an island dog did just that
The Vashon dog is part of what became a national story.
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County Council approves update to Comprehensive Plan
The council adopted the updated plan Dec. 10, concluding an effort that began two years ago.
Sports
Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools
Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.