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The now-vacant building off Vashon Highway that once housed Vashon Community Care is set to become a rehabilitation center for those suffering from addiction, run by the Seattle Indian Health Board. (File photo)

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After long wait, Thunderbird gets county go-ahead

Two major healthcare projects on Vashon — the Seattle Indian Health Board’s (SIHB) Thunderbird Treatment Center and Sea…

A ferry pulls toward the Fauntleroy ferry dock on a cloud-pocked afternoon in 2024. (Alex Bruell photo)

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WSF details plans for three-boat Triangle service

Read the service plan in full at tinyurl.com/WSFMay25Plan.

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Beloved island arts education program is among NEA cuts

VCA is one of many arts organizations that face cancellation of already-approved funding.

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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

The cast of "Reunited with the Heart Surgeon" working with their director, Andy James, on their script for one part of their show. (Photo courtesy of Maarten Ribalet-Coesel)

Arts

Fall in love with ‘Large Print Romance,’ by VHS thespians

All the plays are based on novels found at Granny’s Attic and crafted by VHS thespians.

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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils,…

Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo

Northwest

WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

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Washington Sea Grant marine ecologist Jeff Adams measures a graceful crab at Raab's Lagoon.

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Volunteers crab for a cause at island estuary

They donned their rubber boots the morning of Sunday, April 27 to wade around Raab’s Lagoon.

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Water share talks continue

The WD 19 board hopes to adopt the water allocation policy at their May 13 meeting

The Sally Fox water taxi arrives to ferry people to and from the annual Strawberry Festival on Vashon Island on July 17, 2021.

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Legislature wraps up, with a plan for Vashon’s water taxi

State legislators faced a daunting task multi-billion dollar shortfall this year.

Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

Northwest

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

James Cottrell holds a venison tallow candle made from rendered deer fat. (Courtesy photo)

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Fawning does present road dangers

Spring brings pregnant and baby deer — and a reminder to drive cautiously.