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All the Island’s a Stage as Vashon Theatre Fest Opens

“The Tempest” and “Woody’s Guthrie’s American Song” — will be staged again this weekend.

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New Owners Plan To Revitalize a Familiar Spot in Town

Pop Pop Bottle Shop will open in the late fall, after a complete renovation of the building.

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Review: Woody Guthrie’s Legacy Is Shared in Exuberant Musical

To single out anyone denies the ensemble effort, which is really what makes the evening special.

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Fifty Years. Fifty Miles. $50,000. That’s the plan.

The walk is intended to inspire others to appreciate the connectivity of island life.

Sponsor of the motion to establish guidelines for the removal of encampments, Councilmember Reagan Dunn (courtesy of King County Council)

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King County Council discusses policy for removal of homeless encampments

Still unclear what the standards will be, who will enforce it, and how jurisdictions will interact.

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center on Aug. 24, 2020, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019, shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. File photo

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Supreme Court rules officers can be compelled to testify about killings

In a joint lawsuit against King County, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the families…

Fire inflicted heavy damage to the second floor and roof of the 2-story apartment-and ground-floor retail building at 115 East Main Street beginning late on the night of Friday July 23 and continuing into early Saturday morning. The Valley Regional Fire Authority reports that all residents got out safely. Photo courtesy Auburn Police Department.

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Fire sweeps downtown Auburn apartment building, all residents out safely

Firefighters had to rescue two residents from the roof of an apartment building in downtown Auburn that burned…

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Face coverings again recommended for indoor public settings

Regardless of vaccination status, says Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Firearm violence in King County on upward trend

King County prosecutors note a backlog in court cases, point to the pandemic as the reason why.

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Vashon Chamber Presents a Strawberry Festival to Remember

The festival was designed to be “for Vashon by Vashon” and led by a dedicated team of volunteers.

Vashon Island, Washington:
WS Ferry Sealth approached the ferry terminal at Vashon Heights

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This Summer Marks 70th Anniversary for Ferries

Vashon played a significant in forming the system.

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Theater Fest Set to Open, Includes an Acclaimed One-Woman Show

Terri Weagant has won praise from critics for her deeply moving portrayal of so many characters.

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New COVID Cases Crop up Locally, With One ‘Breakthrough’ Case

King County cases are also on the rise, with a seven-day average of 134 cases recorded on July…