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Several dozen attended a forum April 17 on public safety, held by the Vashon-Maury Community Council at Vashon High School.

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Public safety roundtable spotlights addiction, recovery, connection

Data and anecdotes from the panelists painted a picture of what’s changed — or hasn’t — on Vashon.

Kids run to grab Easter eggs at Ober Park. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Kids enjoy annual egg hunt

Hundreds turned out to Ober Park last weekend.

(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)

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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.

Mckenzie Bomber, Water District 19 operator in training, gives a tour of the district’s Beall Creek pump station. (Alex Bruell photo)

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WD 19 proposes water share reform

How should water be distributed to islanders in Vashon’s town core?

All in a day’s work for Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: saving Jazzy, an overly eager terrier who became stuck in a tunnel near the KVI Beach shoreline. (Courtesy Photos)

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Dogged fire crews come to the rescue again at KVI Beach

The April 11 rescue came on National Pet Day.

A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

The MV Sally Fox takes off on Monday, April 7 for its noon sailing to Seattle, one of four midday round trips added to the foot ferry’s sailing schedule last year. (Alex Bruell photo.)

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Water taxi midday sailings on the line in Legislative budget negotiations

The legislative session is scheduled to end April 27.

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Around 150 people waved signs, chanted and demonstrated at Vashon’s four-way stop the afternoon of Saturday, March 5.

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Islanders pack “Hands Off!” protests on Vashon, Seattle and Olympia

Roughly 150 people took to the island’s four-way stop Saturday.

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Rebecca Chavez

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Health Care District chooses Dr. Rebecca Chavez for board seat

Chavez’ career includes a wide range of treatment for adults, couples and adolescents.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.

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King County budget deficit could bring big consequences

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons

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How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.