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Providers, experts give thoughts on hospital district

When it comes to health care providers on Vashon-Maury Island, Jeff HansPetersen, MD, an island physician, has seen…

Videographer to educate islanders on dangers of polluting ocean

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Videographer to educate islanders on dangers of polluting ocean

“The ocean’s story is our story. We are completely connected to the sea.”

Fall art season rolls on with October’s gallery cruise

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Fall art season rolls on with October’s gallery cruise

Most galleries are open from 6 to 9 p.m.

Park district could go broke next year

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Park district could go broke next year

Without passing a levy in November, the district will stand to lose about 80% of its annual revenue.

Orcas visit island waters

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Orcas visit island waters

“We actually saw them eating fish — there was something here for them.”

Local Services hosts town hall with county officials

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Local Services hosts town hall with county officials

Topics discussed included permitting, senior center funding and crime and safety.

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Neighborcare’s Vashon clinic closed on Saturdays until 2020

Neighborcare Health is closed on Saturdays for the remainder of the year and it’s not clear at what…

Vashon wineries, cideries hopeful King Co. ordinance will be revised

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Vashon wineries, cideries hopeful King Co. ordinance will be revised

Asked whether it bothers him that King County’s council has yet to vote on an ordinance that could…

Local Services hosts town hall with county officials

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Local Services hosts town hall with county officials

Directors of nearly a dozen county departments gave briefings to large island audience.

Islanders strike to demand action on climate

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Islanders strike to demand action on climate

More than 250 islanders took part in climate strike last Friday, coinciding with worldwide protests.

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New school year raises discussion about safety

“Every district’s approach to physical safety is unique. There isn’t any one-size-fits-all.”

The news in brief

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The news in brief

Fall sailing schedule, fare changes ahead; hospital district candidates speak; mini grants for vets.

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Immunization law takes effect

Officials say further vaccine compliance is needed on Vashon