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Vashon is hit with mudslides, flooding, high tides

After the heavy rains of Thursday, Jan. 6, Vashon saw at least four landslides on the following day.

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Islanders experience delays in mail delivery

Vashon not the only community in Washington state to experience mail delivery delays.

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Following crimes, north end neighbors will set up watch

Islander Nancy Wolff’s vehicle has been recovered in Kent.

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Arts

Arts Briefs | Jan. 13 edition

Best of Seattle Comedy Competition at Vashon Theatre, Whim W’Him at VCA and more.

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Happenings | Jan. 13 edition

Learn more about Captain Vancouver, create traditional Japanese crafts and more.

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New Federal legislation concerns air ambulances

No Surprises Act prohibits additional out-of-network bills for air ambulances.

Snoqualmie Casino. Courtesy photo

Business

Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington

Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”

Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Washington Democrats introduce bills clarifying police reforms

One deals with mental health response and the other deals with less-lethal weapons.

Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health — Seattle King County. (Screenshot from Zoom meeting)

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King County health expert is ‘mind-boggled’ by spread of Omicron variant

Omicron wave could peak by mid-January, according to predictions.

Courtesy of Leesa Manion

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Leesa Manion, chief of staff for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to run for county prosecutor

Announcement comes the same day that Dan Satterberg announced he would not run for re-election.

King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg photographed in Jan. 2022 in the King County Courthouse in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Dan DeLong

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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election

After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.

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As schools reopen, high number of local youth are among the infected

In children ages 5 to 18, Vashon’s MRC reports 35 positives out of 80 tested in the past…

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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Health care leaders declare statewide crisis, request action

The letter written to Gov. Inslee requests deployment of National Guard.