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Burton Beach Invitational Draws Big Crowds to Vashon

After a winter that seemed like it wouldn’t quit, signs that spring is actually coming started appearing this…

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VashonBePrepared asks: What if the big one happened today?

Getting earthquake-ready is easier when you break it down into three main steps.

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Seattle Indian Health Board gets $5 million for site on Vashon

A nationally recognized Seattle health organization that specializes in services for urban Native Americans has been awarded federal…

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Campaign in place to help islanders in cardiac arrest

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Christine Jovanovich, a “quiet hero,” dies at age 60

After decades of service as a certified nursing assistant whose work included helping many clients access hospice services,…

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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…

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In past month, 3 COVID deaths on Vashon

However, the overall COVID risk for our population has been easing for several weeks.

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VISD to hold meet-and-greet, panel for VHS principal candidates

The event is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Vashon High School Commons.

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Trials to restore three-boat service to begin in April

A long-awaited milestone for islanders will arrive in early April when Washington State Ferries will begin a lengthy…

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Funding for Puget Sound region shellfish habitats includes Vashon

Objectives to be addressed with the funding for Vashon and Maury islands will include preparing for sea level…

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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some…