Northwest
Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
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Islander seeks changes in state’s wrongful death laws
A recent bill with connections to Vashon that proposes to change Washington’s wrongful death laws has overcome one…
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Property tax increase hits hard, legislators consider 2019 relief
Islanders have begun to receive their property tax bills, and many have reacted with sticker shock: The average…
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School levy passes by wide margin
Island voters approved the Vashon Island School District’s levy on the Feb. 13, with 67 percent voting for…
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Volunteers needed for new anti-hunger program
Islanders are needed for a gleaning project, gathering winter crops that would otherwise be tilled into the field,…
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Weekend storm kept fire department busy
The storm that swept through the region over the weekend brought no severe problems or injuries, but it…
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Friends of Mukai will hold remembrance ceremony
Friends of Mukai will mark the 76th anniversary of President Roosevelt’s signing of Executive Order 9066 with a…
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Karla Bonoff to perform live concert at Vashon Theatre
In the heady days of the late 1960s and early 70s, The Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood did…
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New leader settles in at island’s largest water purveyor, Water District 19
The island’s largest water purveyor has had a change in leadership, and now islander Jim McRae is at…
Arts
Heritage Museum will offer pop-up show, honoring Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, the Heritage Museum is hosting a small pop-up show Feb. 16 to…
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With Puget Sound booming, panel will discuss island’s fate
As people continue to flock to the Northwest and people in communities far from Seattle cope with the…
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On mortality: Workshop will offer insight into end-of-life care
Last year, hundreds of islanders attended a four-day event focused on death and dying. Next week, the same…