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Candidates step up to serve Parks, Health Care District

Meet the candidates seeking to serve on the boards of the Vashon Health Care District and Vashon Park…

An emergency fire vehicle heads past a barricade and towards Index as numerous agencies attempt to contain the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. Highway 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat

Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.

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‘Summer Nights’ street closure is a big hit on First Friday

Hundreds of islanders hit the street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 2, for an…

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Retiring teacher built a garden of learning

Glenda Berliner is spending her final days at Chautauqua Elementary School teaching and working in the gardens she…

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Fire board incumbents

Three current commissioners are running unopposed to retain their seats on the fire district’s board.

Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

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9 candidates vie for school board seats

A bumper crop of candidates are vying for school board seats.

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Remembering the fallen: islanders mark Memorial Day

The ceremony took place against the backdrop of Vashon Cemetery’s War Memorial, which has stood for more than…

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Wildfire smoke is here for the summer

Nearly 100 wildfires have been raging in Alberta since the beginning of March, burning over two million acres…

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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

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After lots of letters, kids and island elders meet at last

Third-graders have been exploring what life is like for elders, and how to connect with and help island…

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Newly released documents detail full allegations against teacher

For now, the documents provide the most detailed account of the complaint and the ensuing, months-long investigation that…

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.