News
Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens
Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.
News
County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in rural areas
Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face…
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July 28 | UPDATED | Cathlamet, one of two ferries serving Vashon’s north end routes, crashes
There were no injuries from the crash, WSF said, and no cause of the crash has yet been…
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Matt Vinci named as island’s fire chief
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) has a new fire chief — Matt Vinci, who was named as…
Arts
Theater festival to roll on this weekend
Vashon Theatre Fest showcases the talents of almost 60 theater artists from Vashon and beyond.
News
Get prepped for fires, variants and tsunami
News from VashonBePrepared covers fire danger, COVID booster calculations, and information about safety calculations in the event of…
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King County Council votes to give free transit passes to youth
All King County residents under the age of 19 to ride for free on ORCA transit.
Northwest
Washington cracks down on invasive European Green Crabs
State invests in emergency measures to stop the spread.
News
UW professor sues school over indigenous land acknowledgment
Stuart Reges says University of Washington’s statement is “hollow” without “concrete action.”
News
Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region
Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…
Northwest
Previously incarcerated people struggle to find jobs in Washington
Trauma and the stigma of prison create barriers for those who are trying to reenter society and atone…
News
‘By Vashon, For Vashon’ — Strawberry Festival bounces back
Islanders turned out in droves to celebrate a delicious island tradition
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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes
Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’