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Arts center answers a $6 million question

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Arts center answers a $6 million question

Years after cashing in trust thought to be earmarked for sustainability, VCA explains why.

Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

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Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.

An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link

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New report calls for increased transparency from King County Sheriff’s Office

The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.

Realities of policing Vashon, a place with “a state of mind”

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Realities of policing Vashon, a place with “a state of mind”

King County Sheriff’s Deputy Seth Moore recently brought a Beachcomber reporter along while on duty, a day that…

County’s town hall meeting covered issues ranging from crime to community needs

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County’s town hall meeting covered issues ranging from crime to community needs

King County officials hosted a town hall meeting on Vashon last Thursday, where they spoke about issues ranging…

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Ferry chief outlines challenges

With increased summer travel in the state underway, the head of Washington State Ferries recently spoke about the…

Downtown self-storage business is sold to Everett-based firm

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Downtown self-storage business is sold to Everett-based firm

The activity in Vashon’s commercial sector continued last month with the sale of Island Security Self Storage.

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Transforming Age announces leadership change at care center

Vashon Community Care, now managed by Transforming Age, announced a change in facility leadership last week.

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Neighborcare clinic loses another provider

Katie Konrad, a nurse practitioner at Neighborcare Health, has resigned. Her last day will be in July, according…

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DOVE Project to relocate to new office in town this month

The DOVE Project, the island’s domestic violence agency, is moving into a new home in town this month.

A scene from the 2017 Women’s March Seattle. Photo by Richard Ha/Flickr

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County sexual harassment policies could be overhauled

One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”

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Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity

The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.

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Park board votes to boost staff salaries