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Buyers step up to purchase pieces of Misty Isle Farms

A total of about 60 acres was sold to four separate buyers in June, county records show.

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Seasoned swimmers cover 35 perimeter miles around the island

Swimmers, kayakers and volunteers reconvened later in the day for a celebratory potluck.

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District schools welcome all students back, five days a week

Here are some of the many considerations surrounding this year’s return to school.

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Commissioners meet after Chief says he won’t get vaccinated | UPDATED

Five prominent leaders of Vashon’s pandemic response have now commented in a joint statement.

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Vashon’s Lelavision to present arts festival in West Seattle

The performance company will present an expansive arts and culture festival in West Seattle.

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In talks, islanders will share their secrets and their insights

Two islanders were selected as part of Humanities Washington’s distinguished Speakers Bureau program.

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As cases increase, here’s current information on testing

The following was reprinted in this week’s paper and is shared here as a public health service.

Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not

Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.

Joey Thompson gets his first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Ash Way Park-n-Ride site on April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

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Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department

New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.

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Get the shots or not? Decision impacts fire chief, others

State employees must receive their final dose of vaccination no later than Oct. 4.

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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law

Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.

A map of preserved land and potentially preserved land under the Land Conservation Initiative (courtesy of King County)

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King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development

The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.

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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban

The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.