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King County Prosecuting Attorney candidates (left) Leesa Manion and (right) Jim Ferrell (Screenshot from King County website)

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Early results show Manion leads Ferrell in King County Prosecutor race

Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell vie for the position of King County Prosecuting Attorney.

The bay ghost shrimp, also known as Neotrypaea Californiensis. Courtesy of Dave Cowles.

Northwest

Meet the ghost shrimp, a spooky little critter in Puget Sound

Halloween has come and gone, but within the waters of the Puget Sound exists a spooky and translucent…

Screenshot from King County website.

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King County warns of potential for severe flooding

County leaders urge residents to prepare themselves for floods as needed.

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VCA to host glassblower Dan Friday at First Friday Artist Talk

Visitors can hear Friday’s stories about the intersection of his life, artwork and Coast Salish history.

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Sports

Pirates girls soccer victorious in first post-season game

The Pirates squared off against the East Jefferson Rivals on Oct. 28.

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Arts

Spooky-sweet Vashon Halloween howls through town

Ghouls, goblins, jellyfish, and pups alike took full advantage of the opportunity to show off costumes of all…

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Are you ready for winter?

Here’s how to stay safe and healthy during the winter months.

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VISD counselors, student support team witness resilience in children

“We are working to help build skills for all our students so they have the toolbox to avoid…

Photo by Jim Diers

Arts

Witches’ Paddle makes waves on Halloween weekend | Photos

Swapping brooms for paddles, dozens of witches took to Jensen Point Beach on Oct. 29 for the scond…

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Vashon Island Fire & Rescue to host Surplus Sale

Funds earned from the sale to support department’s new wellness program.

Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)

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How Washington state law lets clergy hide child sexual abuse

By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

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Risk for COVID at basic level, but flu season may arrive early

VashonBePrepared outlines current COVID risk, the coming flu season and a new CDC study on long COVID.