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Island group invites elected leaders to talk democracy
On the heels of its first community meeting, the islander-organized group Unifying for Democracy will hold a second…
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Weekend fundraiser meant to empower girls
A fundraiser on Saturday at the Open Space for Arts &Community will raise funds to send girls to…
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King County adopts prepaid ballot postage
Designed to improve voter turnout, the measure was approved in time for the 2018 midterm elections.
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New audit highlights the shortcomings of King County’s regional homelessness plan
The stats don’t lie—the system isn’t working.
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Safe drug site challenge heads to state Supreme Court
The case will determine if an initiative banning the project in King County can go to the ballot.
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Island paving project to begin this month with revised rumble strips
The Vashon Highway Southwest paving project will begin this month with preparatory work followed by paving that will…
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At Matsuda Farm, produce grows for food bank, community
Standing behind a field mottled with sprouts of crimson clover at Matsuda Farm last week, Caitlin Ames guided…
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In Kenya, on Vashon, work to improve cookstoves continues
Eight years ago, a standing-room-only crowd of islanders attended a meeting at Courthouse Square to hear a Canadian…
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Havurah to host author contending with family ties to Nazis
The second event of the spring Havurah lecture series, set for Thursday evening, will feature Dr. Roger Frie,…
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Chamber Health and Wellness Fair will feature island practitioners Saturday
The Vashon Health and Wellness Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12,…
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New gaming group hosts inaugural meeting at senior center
Natural 20 Gaming, a new social group for table top game enthusiasts and newcomers alike, held its first…
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King County Council approves pre-paying election postage
The King County Council has approved the budget request made by Executive Dow Constantine on behalf of Elections…
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King County and Seattle agree to restructure regional homelessness programs
The move comes after calls for change from advocates within the system.