Mukai opens to public, dispute continues

As Island Landmarks, the nonprofit that owns the Mukai Farm and Garden, finished a weeklong open house at the historic site last week, the organization was dealt another blow by its critics.

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5:30 PM May 15, 2013

Biking Dry

Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...

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Blogs 10:28 PM May 17, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Secret Spring Farm Field Trip

Today is Food Revolution Day, a day that is committed to learning about where our food is sourced. I thought it was a perfect day to share a recent visit to my new favorite farm on Bainbridge Island, Secret Spring Farm.  It was a great day to get together for a Secret Spring Farm Field Trip...

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Blogs 12:31 PM May 17, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Copper River Salmon Season 2013 in the Pacific Northwest

There are 26 Haggen and Top Food stores located in western Washington, with headquarters in the Bellingham, WA area. The chain has started the count down for the coveted Copper River Salmon Season 2013 to begin. Haggen and Top Food Stores offer the freshest, exceptional quality and variety of Pacific Salmon from Mid-May through October....

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Blogs 4:01 PM May 15, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction

Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction.  Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...

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Blogs 11:35 AM May 15, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Mid-May Blow

A front associated with a line of thunderstorms and followed by very strong winds raked western Washington this afternoon, resulting in the loss of power to tens of thousands of homes and a major blockage of I5.WSDOT photo of a big tree blocking parts of I5First, what were the wind speeds like?  Here is a...

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Blogs 9:14 PM May 13, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Gluten Free Foodies Celiac Awareness 2013 Giveaway

Gluten Free Foodies Celiac Awareness 2013 Giveaway enter to win a new, fancy Gluten Free Foodies apron to wear and share the Gluten Free Foodies love! We are chatting it up, cooking it up, and giving away all sorts of fun during our Celebrate Celiac Awareness for 31 Days in May ! Please share this...

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Blogs 5:45 PM May 13, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Vashon Habitat Stewardship Whirlwind

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Blogs 7:26 AM May 13, 2013 Vashon Nature Center, a Community Blog

Honoring the Past with a New Orchard

  This Saturday, a ceremony on Sunrise Ridge gives a bow to the past and a step toward the future. The Fruit club dedicates its new orchard by honoring the people who brought us Sunrise Ridge in the first place. Cherries, apples, and pears were first grown here as part of one of the Harmeling...

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Blogs 8:00 PM May 9, 2013 Garden On, Vashon, a Community Blog

Plan has created a chance to reach out to liveaboard | Editorial

As the saying goes, there are two sides to every story. A good newspaper strives to get both sides, but sometimes in reporting a story, one side can elude us. This is especially true when that side lives on the water.

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updated 1:19 PM May 7, 2013

Park district will likely discuss caretakers

At next week’s Vashon Park District board meeting, commissioners are expected to consider the issue of caretakers in Vashon parks, vetting whether the district should prohibit full-time maintenance workers from also serving as live-in caretakers. Two workers currently have this arrangement.

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updated 1:12 PM May 7, 2013

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