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Crime on Vason: man charged with felony harassment, other news

A man is charged with felony harassment after prosecutors say he brandished a knife and threatened to kill…

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Community team effort to roll out for booster clinics

The clinics will take place at Vashon High School. Islanders will also have the opportunity to get a…

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Stupid Bike Night rolls on, keeping Vashon weird

Stupid Bike Night is organized by the members of a club that includes some of Vashon’s most clever…

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn cop’s death-themed tattoos go public

Episode 7 in this special podcast series explores the release of unredacted photos showing Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos.

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

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Under investigation for misconduct, local teacher is placed on leave | UPDATED

In an email to families, Superintendent Slade McSheehy said that “school leaders are taking this personnel matter extremely…

Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system

In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…

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Sea Mar Community Health Centers to leave Sunrise Ridge

Vashon Health Care District is looking for a new partner to operate its clinic at Sunrise Ridge after…

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COVID hits plateau, booster drive is planned for fall

COVID-related deaths continue to be significant. Four hundred or more Americans die each day on average — a…

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Police seek information in fatality hit-and-run death of islander

Detectives for King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) are investigating the death of a longtime islander, Philip Cushman, as…

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority

A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.

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Islanders detail their accusations of recent violent assaults

In two separate incidents in August, islanders reported what they described as violent assaults on Vashon — and…

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Heritage Museum receives large, prestigious grant

The Vashon Heritage Museum recently received a National Endowment for the Humanities award of $287,000 which will fund…