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Schools: Pirates practice, and support personnel get a raise

Student-athletes have returned to practices and conditioning sessions, can join a conditioning club.

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Final Harvest: Vashon Winery’s Owner Decides it’s Time to Sell

For owner Ron Irvine, it’s a place that is now full of memories of a life well-lived.

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

Here’s what you need to know about Oct. 19 to Oct. 26.

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Local Services Hosts Annual Town Hall, Pandemic Style

King County officials Zoomed in to inform and hear from island residents.

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800,000 ballots returned so far to King County Elections

55% of 1.4 million registered voters; turnout expected to hit 90%

Aaron Kunkler/staff photoAlvin Sweet is a resident of Martin Court in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Martin Court is a former motel which was transformed into a supportive housing complex two decades ago. New funding from King County’s Health through Housing ordinance could expand this type of program across the county.

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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing

The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.

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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them

A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.

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Local girls and women fill the sidewalks for Women’s March

More than 200 women, girls and allies participated in the march on Vashon last Saturday.

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

Here’s what you need to know about Oct. 12 to Oct. 19.

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Chamber offers suggestions for a safe Halloween

The holiday will not include the closure of Vashon Hwy., in the middle of town, to trick-or-treaters

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Schools: kids stay home, and the Pirate stays put, for now

Cases in King County are on the rise; islanders want Vashon High School’s pirate mascot to stay.

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Park district commits to saving Tramp Harbor dock

Board made motion to sign a disputed lease with the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

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Updated: Health care district signs on with Sea Mar

Commissioners contract with Sea Mar Community Health Centers for primary care services on Vashon.