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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

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Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…

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Vashon man released, felony drug case pending

The Vashon man accused of selling fentanyl and methamphetamine to island residents was released from jail last Tuesday,…

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

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A King County Assessor pie chart shows where islanders’ property tax dollars are going this year.

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Report details dip in taxes for many islanders

For the second straight year, a majority of Vashon homeowners will receive slightly smaller property tax bills this…

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Amanda Knox and Chris Robinson speak on stage at The Neptune Theatre during a premiere screening and conversation for “Mouth of the Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy” in Seattle on Monday, Jan. 26.

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New doc details islander Amanda Knox’s quest for closure

In the back of Little Cup on a recent winter afternoon, soft, slanting sunlight light filled the coffee…

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Islanders settle in to listen to a panel of representatives of Vashon’s health care providers including (left to right) Vashon Island Fire & Rescue, Vashon Natural Medicine, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Mobile Integrated Health, DispatchHealth, Vashon Pharmacy and Neighborcare Health’s school-based clinic.

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At health care forum, islanders get news and information

About 100 islanders packed the Vashon High School theater Thursday night for a public health care forum where…

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Members and volunteers chat after completing a hand-massage activity.

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‘Creating an age-friendly community’ at Old Friends Club

After singing a welcome song and stretching through a half-hour of gentle chair exercise, the Old Friends Club…

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Water District announces ‘all clear’ after boil water advisory

Last Friday, Water District 19 issued a drinking water warning to some of its customers which remained in…

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Water District 19 issues boil water notice to some customers | UPDATED

Water District 19 issued a drinking water warning to some of its customers on Friday, informing them to…

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Islander faces felony drug charges

A Vashon man accused of selling fentanyl and methamphetamine to island residents made his first court appearance Monday,…

Jade Agua in front of the historic Mukai fruit barreling plant. (Tess Halpern Photo)

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A barreling plant is reborn as local food hub

The Mukai Food Hub is a joint project between nonprofits Friends of Mukai and the Vashon Island Growers…

Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs…