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Vashon Park District: Decision on dock to come soon

Vashon Park District is now reviewing three costly options to either repair or replace Tramp Harbor dock, one…

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Rain in the forecast for Western Washington

Wildfires grow in the North Cascades as a new weather pattern moves in.

A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

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School district on track to put $19.5 million bond before voters

Brandy Fox, who has helmed VISD’s capital projects for the past six years, has announced she will soon…

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As talks resume, leadership shifts at VHCD

Vashon Health Care District is expected to name a new interim superintendent on Friday, and is also again…

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Islanders line up to take advantage of booster clinics

The data dashboard at Public Health – Seattle King County (PHSKC) shows that Vashon’s seniors are vaccination rock…

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Major grant helps close gap for Vashon HouseHold project

“Our goal, as always, is to provide quality, safe, affordable homes for the people we serve.”

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

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Signed, sealed, delivered: King County purchases 110 acres of Misty Isle Farms

Many in the community have long championed the idea of the county purchasing this portion of the estate.

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VashonBePrepared Reports: Here’s What to Know This Week

Most experts agree there will be another winter COVID surge this year.

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As purple lights shine on Vashon, DOVE Project marks 10 years

Throughout the past 10 years, DOVE has met islanders’ needs by expanding its services.

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Chautauqua students celebrate Latinx History Month

“We might be a monolingual society, but we are not a monocultural society.”

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After investigation, Sheriff’s Office says local teacher did not commit crime

Vashon Island School District’s investigation of the teacher, still ongoing on a separate track, focuses on the teacher’s…