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King County considers zoning changes for Vashon town core

Affordable housing advocates see a chance to address the island’s housing shortfall.

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As Sea Mar closes on building site, VHCD still seeks answers

Sea Mar Community Health Centers purchased Vashon’s Spinnaker Building in late September.

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As solvency plan develops, key VISD staffer resigns

Kay Adams, the current director of business and finance, will depart the school district in December.

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Forum spotlights Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people

Carolyn DeFord of the Puyallup Tribe spoke about her mother’s 1999 disappearance and what has led to this…

Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

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Senior Center’s annual meeting takes place in wake of director’s resignation

After its director resigns, Senior Center holds meeting

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Tripledemic may be on the way

Advice from Vashon Medical Reserve Corp on staying healthy and safe.

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Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with…

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Another local teacher is accused of misconduct

A statement from attorneys representing two VHS graduates details more information about the case.

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight not satisfied with KC Sheriff’s body-worn camera policy

OLEO said while it supports a body-worn camera policy, the KCSO’s current policy is insufficient.

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Time & Again: Understanding the History of Tramp Harbor Dock

Vashon Park District is now discussing various plans regarding what to do with the closed Tramp Harbor dock.

King County’s Proposition No. 1, which aimed to lift a conservation levy to its fill 6.25 cents, is currently passing with 67.60% of the vote.

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Elections: King County’s charter amendment, Prop No. 1 passing

Voters decide on conservation levy and changing election years.