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Body of missing Vashon woman found in Burton | Updated
May 12 2013, 3:10 PM The body of a missing Vashon woman was found Wednesday evening in Burton.
Panel to study Maury mineral rights issue
Apr 26 2008, 2:23 AM As a result of a last-minute addition to the state’s operating budget last week, a legislative committee will investigate whether the state owns the mineral rights on Glacier Northwest’s 235-acre site on Maury Island.

Finding common ground
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM At first blush, it may seem as though the Vashon Island school board — with its three new members and two mid-term members — is at odds over arguably the most important issue before them: the shape, size and cost of a huge makeover for our aging school facilities.

On the one side, we have just-keep-the-rain-out Dan Chasan, a newly elected board member who, in his previous life on the school board, often said the quality of our teachers, not the beauty of our buildings, determines the academic strength of our schools.

On the other is Bob Hennessey, board chair, who last week suggested a different approach — ensuring that our buildings are remodeled or even newly constructed to accommodate an evolution in how some think the best teaching should occur.

Teen drug and alcohol use: Stakes are high for youth and adults
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM Editor’s note: This column is the third in a series about teen alcohol and drug use on the Island. Alcohol and marijuana use is higher among eighth-, 10th- and 12th-grade students on Vashon than it is statewide, according to a recent Healthy Youth Survey.

Letters to the editor
Apr 26 2008, 2:15 AM Bus vandalism

Pirate nine no-hits Chief Sealth, 6-0
Apr 26 2008, 2:04 AM Pirate nine no-hits Chief Sealth, 6-0

Both track teams place third against C-Christian and Orting
Apr 26 2008, 2:04 AM Vashon High School’s track and field team began its season last Friday, March 13, with a meet at Fife High School’s facilities against Cascade Christian and Orting.

Healing the planet is made difficult by the high costs of war
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM By JULIA LAKEY

The roar of Glacier drowns out the noise of other issues
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM By MARGARET HEFFELFINGER

Happening
Apr 26 2008, 2:23 AM School board meets