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Island attorney wants to reform community council

David Vogel, attorney and former VMICC president, says islanders need and want a community council

An event offers food for thought about women’s lives

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An event offers food for thought about women’s lives

“Enough: Vashon Women in Conversation,” aims to support women’s empowerment organizations.

Low tide walk reveals world of marine magic

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Low tide walk reveals world of marine magic

Annual event led by beach naturalists and the Vashon Nature Center drew 60 islanders last week.

Board furthers Health Care District establishment

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Board furthers Health Care District establishment

Commissioners took steps to prepare for hiring of interim district superintendent, legal counsel.

School Capital & Technology levy on Feb. 11 ballot

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School Capital & Technology levy on Feb. 11 ballot

“A healthy district needs healthy facilities and we need to be thinking about the future, too,”

A 50-minute film called “Spawning Grounds,” which documents the effort to save a freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish, is finally ready for its debut in North Bend on Jan. 18. (Screenshot from film)

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Spawning Grounds: Lake Sammamish kokanee documentary premieres Jan. 18

The film tracks the ‘all hands on deck’ effort to save the little red fish from extinction.

Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.

Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.

A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)

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Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades

A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

‘Big Joy’ celebrates exuberant poet and filmmaker

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‘Big Joy’ celebrates exuberant poet and filmmaker

Film screenings, discussions and a performance will celebrate the life and work of James Broughton.

Health Care District seek a loan up to $1M

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Health Care District seek a loan up to $1M

Commissioners passed a resolution Jan. 2 stating it would like to borrow from King County

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Pedestrian hit by truck

A woman crossing a major intersection on the island last Thursday night received non life-threatening injuries after being…