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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

Burton Water Company’s 40-foot tall tank, located near Wax Orchard Road. File photo

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Betting on Burton: Community water ownership one step closer

A resounding show of support for moving ahead with a purchase is a major milestone for the Burton…

Combining forces to secure the future of Sisterhood programs on Vashon was a labor of love for (left to right) Heidi Jackson, the DOVE Project’s executive director, and Betsey Archambault, Vashon Sisterhood’s executive director. Courtesy photo

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A beloved program in the schools merges with DOVE Project

Vashon Sisterhood — a nonprofit offering programs to empower and mentor island girls and female-identifying students — has…

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

This work of art, “Flower Play,” will be on display at Summer Arts Fest. Jeanne Marie Thomas Artwork

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Summer Arts Fest has new shows on display at arts center

Summer Arts Fest continues this weekend, with its third and final rotation of visual art hosting a meet-and-greet…

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Islanders came out last week to enjoy a country band performance at Ober Park, part of a month-long series of concerts curated by Vashon Events for Vashon Park District.

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The Paperboys will bring Canadian roots to Vashon

The band — a local favorite — last performed on Vashon since December of 2019.

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Kate Kelly, left, with the Bronze Medal 4+ crew.

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Siblings Bring Home Bronze from World Championships

The Kelly siblings were two of five rowers with ties to the island who made the trip to…

Front of Silver Cloud Inn purchased in Redmond to serve as permanent supportive housing under the county’s Health Through Housing initiative. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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King County officials reflect on Health Through Housing criticisms and goals

Dow Constantine and Leo Flor uphold belief in the housing first approach.

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Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every week

Health officials suggest taking precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus.

Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

From left to right: Back - Mira Stone, River Corriston-Nasife, Lucy Ahern. Middle - Micah Lawrence, Amelia Stone, Amiya Bowens, Josie Reiling, Maggie Uhlir. Front - Rubi Johnson. Photo courtesy of Annie Marie Musselman

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Little Mermaid swims to the stage at arts center

The performance is Friday, Aug. 12.

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County hosted a candidate forum between Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell in race for King County Prosecutor on July 21 at the Renton Civic Theatre. Courtesy photo

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King County prosecutor candidates discuss criminal justice issues facing the region

Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion clash over restorative justice programs in the county.

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State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to visit Canada for vaccine

As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.