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Happenings | Feb. 24 edition
Home Care Aide scholarships available, attend a talk about the upcoming Academy Awards and more.
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Aegis Land Title Group purchases Island Escrow
Island Escrow has recently been sold to Aegis Land Title Group, a title and escrow service company with…
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Dragon’s Head Cider leases prominent spot in town
Dragon’s Head Cider will be moving into the Green Ginger building, located in the town core.
Arts
Rainbow Girls return, at last, to perform on Vashon
Rainbow Girls are known for shows that meld soulful harmonies, layered instrumentals and lyrical content with subject matter…
Arts
Poetry and art will see us through in 2022
Enjoy new poetry by islander Claudia Hollander-Lucas.
Arts
Arts briefs | Feb. 24 edition
Vashon Rep to stage ‘Exonerated,’ Blue Monster to perform at Sporty’s and more.
Arts
Our Town: Brette Flora creates a kaleidoscopic array of art
Editor’s note: The Beachcomber partners with Vashon Island Visual Artists (ViVA) to highlight the vibrant arts community of…
Arts
World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
Sports
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.