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The most stunning views in the Pacific Northwest may come from aboard a public ferry
Puget Sound, pronounced "Pew-jet," stretches from the Straight of Juan de Fuca, at the northernmost corner of the United ...
Why Were So Many Serial Killers From the Pacific Northwest?
Growing up on Washington state’s Mercer Island in the 1960s and ’70s, the writer Caroline Fraser got used to hearing people ...
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Elite Vashon squad sets school records at state track championships
The Nisqually League schools sent their top athletes to compete the week before state at Klahowya High School. The young ...
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School board names interim superintendent
Last week, the Vashon Island School Board announced its selection of an interim superintendent as the district conducts a ...
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Island County comp plan’s revised goals and policies open for public input
Public comments will be accepted on the revised goals and policies until July 14. To provide a comment, send an email to compplan@islandcountywa.gov, mail a response to the Planning and Community ...
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Snohomish County public health director named to lead state Health Department
His decades of experience and broad skill set will help chart a new vision for public health in Washington state,” the governor said.
Going to a 'No Kings' protest in Washington? Here's how to protect yourself
More than 1,800 "No Kings" demonstrations are scheduled across the country. Here's what health and civil rights experts say ...
Flying boats make for rare sight as Washington clears island of derelict vessels by helicopter
The Washington Department of Natural Resources this week used one of its firefighting helicopters to haul abandoned boats off ...