A portrait of Vashon | Slideshow

Vashon Opera founders Andrew and Jennifer Krikawa - Michele AnneLouise Cohen
Michele AnneLouise Cohen
Vashon Opera founders Andrew and Jennifer Krikawa
Destination Vashon — published this week — is, of course, meant for visitors. But we believe Islanders — even those who have lived here many years — will find gems tucked within its 74 pages. There are articles about Island history; a look at the role the Vashon Theatre plays on the Island; a take-out on Vashon's quilting community and a wonderful opening essay by Bianca Perla.

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News updated 11:47 AM May 24, 2012 4

Planned arts center will fit the Island well | Letter

For 40-plus years we’ve been Vashon Islanders and have loved living here. We still do. During those years we’ve enjoyed many of VAA’s performances, programs and lectures

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Letters 12:59 PM May 23, 2012 0

Dogs can scare nesting birds | Letter

A running happy dog is a truly sweet sight. But during bird migratory and fledging periods, they can do irreparable harm to a species’ habits and habitat.

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Letters 12:59 PM May 23, 2012 0

Other groups could benefit from Garden Tour, too | Letter

With the warm spring weather, we are out in the garden, eager to take on the many garden tasks. And as we have for 10-plus years, we are eagerly anticipating the Island garden tour.

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Letters 12:59 PM May 23, 2012 0

Heritage association supports the arts agency | Letter

I’d like to detail the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association’s (VMIHA) position regarding plans for the new Vashon Allied Arts (VAA) performing arts center. (“County officials question art center’s design,” May 9.)

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Letters 12:59 PM May 23, 2012 0

McFeeds is not an historic structure | Letter

With the community’s interest in the historic aspects of the Center crossroad, I thought you might like some of the history of the old McFeeds.

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Letters 12:59 PM May 23, 2012 0

Postal Service launches investigation into region-wide mail theft

A recent spate of mail thefts on Vashon has led authorities to launch an investigation into the crimes, which has also seen an uptick in other parts of King and Snohomish counties as well.

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News 12:43 PM May 23, 2012 0

Vashon garners five-year grant to tackle teen substance abuse

Vashon Island is one of three King County communities selected for a program that will enable educators and social service providers to attempt a comprehensive and long-term response to teen substance abuse.

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News 12:43 PM May 23, 2012 0

Islanders sound off over rumble strips at public gathering with top county officials

Dozens of Islanders told King County’s top transportation official Monday night that newly installed rumble strips have made Vashon’s main arterial more dangerous for cyclists.

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News 12:43 PM May 23, 2012 2

Island athletes set the pace at Districts, one moves on to State

Four Vashon athletes qualified to compete at the Tri-District track and field competition, held Thursday and Saturday at King’s High School in Shoreline. Islander Emma Levant moved on to the state competition.

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Sports 12:30 PM May 23, 2012 1

Crew rakes in medals at Regionals, heads to Nationals

Vashon Island Junior Crew (VIJC) garnered 15 medals and qualified four boats for Nationals at the Northwest Regional Regatta at Vancouver Lake in Vancouver, Wash., last weekend. The crew also qualified four boats for Nationals last year, a record for the team at the time.

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Sports 12:27 PM May 23, 2012 0