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Fire chief, pending probe, is on leave

Chief Charles Krimmert has been placed on paid administrative leave for two weeks, effective June 30 through July…

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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington

Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.

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Fire Chief Charles Krimmert placed on leave, pending investigation

Assistant Fire Chief Matt Vinci will lead Vashon Island Fire Rescue during Krimmert’s two-week leave.

Dr. Faisal Khan. Courtesy of King County.

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Dr. Faisal Khan appointed as next King County health director

Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.

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Burton Water Cooperative, Burton Water Company begin price negotiations

Burton Water Cooperative’s interim Board of Directors has begun price negotiations with the current owners of the Burton…

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Islanders gather in town to protest the demise of Roe v. Wade

Almost 50 islanders took part in a spirited protest at the four-way intersection in Vashon’s business district in…

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Fireworks to return to Harbor, laser light show is also back

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the skies over Quartermaster Harbor will once again light up…

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King County experts discuss extreme heat mitigation plan

The plan includes improving infrastructure and communications to prevent future disasters.

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: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos

Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

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Celebrating Juneteenth in community

The day featured sunshine, the beautiful gardens and history of Mukai, great food and music along with an…

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iPhone app helps islanders navigate ferries

Ferry Friend was developed by an islander, Jordan Soltman.