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Man charged in hit-and-run death of islander Philip Cushman | Updated

Alexander Michael Kindred has been charged with one count of felony hit-and-run in connection with the death of…

Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.

Screenshot from Washington Department of Commerce website.

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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County

The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.

King County Council members (File photo)

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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation

A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.

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In reversal, Sea Mar announces it wants to stay at Sunrise Ridge

A Sea Mar executive said Sea Mar’s intention also included plans to build a new clinic, expand services…

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Crime on Vason: man charged with felony harassment, other news

A man is charged with felony harassment after prosecutors say he brandished a knife and threatened to kill…

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Community team effort to roll out for booster clinics

The clinics will take place at Vashon High School. Islanders will also have the opportunity to get a…

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Stupid Bike Night rolls on, keeping Vashon weird

Stupid Bike Night is organized by the members of a club that includes some of Vashon’s most clever…

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn cop’s death-themed tattoos go public

Episode 7 in this special podcast series explores the release of unredacted photos showing Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos.

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

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Under investigation for misconduct, local teacher is placed on leave | UPDATED

In an email to families, Superintendent Slade McSheehy said that “school leaders are taking this personnel matter extremely…