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Schools: Masks back on at VHS; budget set for vote
Last week, Public Health Seattle King County declared that Vashon High School met the criteria for a COVID…
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New rescue boat ‘Zenith’ expected to make regional impact
Vessel will serve communities beyond South King Fire’s main jurisdictions of Federal Way and Des Moines, including Vashon…
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On Memorial Day, islanders came together to pay tribute
Approximately 300 islanders gathered in Vashon Cemetery to honor the nation’s fallen veterans on Memorial Day.
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Vashon home to new, 90-acre horse sanctuary
Ghost Owl Farms is home to 45 animals – including horses, goats, alpacas and more.
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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County
The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.
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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives
What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.
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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans
12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.
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Piñata, pupusas and music make market merry
On Saturday, May 21, islanders of all ages thronged to “Como La Flor,” a marketplace of Latino arts,…
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Burton landmark purchased by island company
J.T. Sheffield LLC purchased the Burton Inn and the house south of the property for $850,000 in a…
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School district works to further define and defend staff cuts
VISD’s board continues to grapple with curing a more than $1 million deficit in the district’s budget for…
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King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case
The illness is not as easily transmitted compared to COVID-19, according to health officer.
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Mukai Farm Garden solemnly marks Day of Exile
Eighty years ago, Vashon residents who were Americans of Japanese descent were bused to the ferry to begin…
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Islanders, unions and school board responds to staffing cuts
On Thursday, May 12, the VISD board considered a package of staff cuts intended to restore $917,000 to…