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A hiring fair draws interested applicants for postal jobs
A source with direct knowledge of current staffing at the Vashon Post Office recently told The Beachcomber that…
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Park district sets levy rate for vote on April ballot
The proposed levy will appear on the April 25 ballot and would require a 60 percent “yes” vote…
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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers
The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…
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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units
Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”
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A life of service: ‘Mother Steen’ made her hometown better
Throughout the purpose-driven decades of her life, Barbara Steen became a pillar of the community — leading and…
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Honoring Sam Yates, as a foundation in his name is launched
Family and friends have founded the Sam Yates Community Foundation both to honor Sam’s commitment to community, and…
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USPS to host hiring fair to fill staffing shortages on Vashon
After months of severe staffing shortages, the United States Postal Service will hold a job fair from 10…
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Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.
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Islanders share ideas with Water District 19 commissioners
Commissioners said they expect to vote at their next meeting to formally end a moratorium first put in…
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WSF: trials to restore service on Triangle Route coming soon
Meeting topics also included the Fauntleroy dock project and more.
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School district makes new hires, appoints new board member
There are new faces of leadership at Vashon Island School District (VISD), with the recent appointment of a…
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Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk
Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.
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Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says
Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and…