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Crime, climate, abortion on docket in legislative session warm-up
Washington lawmakers will hold 39 hearings this week. Nearly all will be conducted in person, which hasn’t happened…
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‘Nothing salvageable’ remains after fire in local residence
“Flames traveled into the home quickly and were very destructive,” said Fire Chief Matt Vinci.
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Fire chief casts a wide net as he unveils VIFR’s new budget
Fire chief casts a wide net as he unveils VIFR’s new budget
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School board nixes $19.5 million bond
The decision marked a sharp halt to the board’s months-long momentum in developing the bond project.
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Vashon leads county in terms of being boosted
More than four in 10 Vashonites have received the injection according to the latest data.
Northwest
State’s Native American crisis hotline is first in the nation
The Native and Strong Lifeline provides culturally appropriate mental health support and referrals.
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TDOR honors victims of anti-transgender violence
Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights…
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King County considers zoning changes for Vashon town core
Affordable housing advocates see a chance to address the island’s housing shortfall.
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As Sea Mar closes on building site, VHCD still seeks answers
Sea Mar Community Health Centers purchased Vashon’s Spinnaker Building in late September.
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As solvency plan develops, key VISD staffer resigns
Kay Adams, the current director of business and finance, will depart the school district in December.
Northwest
Forum spotlights Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people
Carolyn DeFord of the Puyallup Tribe spoke about her mother’s 1999 disappearance and what has led to this…
Business
Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees
Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.
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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race
Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.