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Syrian family launches new food truck

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Syrian family launches new food truck

The truck will be parked outside Kush 21 from 11 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Island job turnover highlights housing shortage

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Island job turnover highlights housing shortage

Competitive wages and good benefits aren’t enough for many to afford the cost of living on Vashon.

Vashon library hosts professional tax help

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Vashon library hosts professional tax help

The free service from IRS, AARP is offered every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. through April…

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht gave a response to an Office of Law Enforcement Oversight report on Feb. 25 before the King County Law and Justice Committee. The report recommended ways her department could reform use of force policy and internal investigations. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report

The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.

Fentanyl (Courtesy photo)

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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County

Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.

VCC memory care wing opens

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VCC memory care wing opens

The addition to the senior care facility will help people with Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia

Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.

School board to explore late start times

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School board to explore late start times

Middle and high school students need more sleep, but delaying the start of the school day is tricky.

Harbor School taps new leader

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Harbor School taps new leader

Harbor School announced late last week it has selected a new leader, who will begin her job this…

Alpine guide from Vashon says backpack is key to excursion success

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Alpine guide from Vashon says backpack is key to excursion success

“It takes you all the way up to the biggest missions on the planet.”

Vashon Community Council committee gears up

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Vashon Community Council committee gears up

The discussion was centered around how a formal island community council could operate.

Kevin Opsahl/Staff Photo                                Health Care District board commissioners Eric Pryne, Wendy Noble, Tom Langland and Don Wolczko share a laugh before the start of a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Vashon Presbyterian Church.

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Health Care District president says commissioners are ‘learning by doing’

The comments come after three islanders questioned if board is following procedures