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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward
Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…
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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday
A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…
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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds
A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.
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Local Actors Beckon: Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
A legendary musical thriller involving murder, meat pies and undying love, will open this week at Vashon Center…
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COVID funds to end, as Vashon adds another death
Congress may still act to provide funding for some elements of the COVID response beyond May 11.
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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.
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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.
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UPDATE | Charges expected for suspect in stabbing on Vashon
A judge has set bail at $650,000 for a suspect in a stabbing on Vashon and determined there…
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School board to consider a resolution to cut staff
The Vashon Island School District (VISD) projects a sizable budget shortfall for the 2023-24 school year that will…
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‘Snowball Effect’ — Dance Leads to Outbreak at VHS
A total of 39 known cases of COVID resulted from the dance.
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Islanders helped islanders in cold snap
Subfreezing temperatures over the weekend of Jan. 29 and 30 inspired a Vashon community response involving over a…
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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy
The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.
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Fire district boosts staff, will hold meetings on strategic plan
The new recruits are now undergoing a two-week orientation at the district.