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New shelter in Island Center Forest could become gathering site
The new structure at Island Center Forest is being built largely with wood from the Island, milled at Vashon Forest Stewards’ mill. - Courtesy Photo Dec 13 2012, 10:08 AM King County officials hope that a new timber-framed shelter in Island Center Forest will become a site for family reunions, weddings, picnics and educational gatherings once the open-sided structure is completed early next year.
Compromise over fiscal cliff could hurt Vashon’s many nonprofits | Commentary
Dec 13 2012, 10:16 AM Recently, I watched the PBS NewsHour commentator David Brooks, a columnist for the New York Times, discussing the upcoming fiscal cliff, which may occur by Dec. 31 if Congress doesn’t act.
Kids are in ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
Olivia London-Chambers is angelic in a new kids’ show. - Janice Randall Photo Dec 13 2012, 10:22 AM A all-ages holiday treat — Vashon Allied Arts Youth Musical Theater’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” — will be unwrapped at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Blue Heron.
Laugh it up for a good cause
Leah Mansfield is one of the headliners at an upcoming comedy night on Vashon. - Courtesy Photo Dec 13 2012, 10:25 AM Six funny women will take the stage for a night of stand-up comedy at 8 p.m. Friday at Red Bicycle Bistro.
Soulful sirens put sizzle in the season
Allesandra Rose, along with other Seattle singers, ill perform on Sunday at the Open Space for Arts & Community. - Courtesy Photo Dec 13 2012, 11:33 AM Songs of the season will get a sophisticated treatment on Sunday, when three powerhouse Seattle vocalists show up to perform a holiday show at 5 p.m. at the Open Space for Arts & Community.
Vashon superintendent says district strives to keep students safe
Dec 14 2012, 6:48 PM Vashon Island School Superintendent Michael Soltman issued a statement Friday expressing sorrow over the rampage that left 20 school children dead in Newtown, Conn., and assuring parents that the district strives to keep its 1,500 students safe.
High tides, strong winds take a toll on Vashon | Story & Slideshow
Quartermaster Drive was closed for more than an hour Monday morning due to deep water washing across the road near Portage. - Leslie Brown/Staff Photo Dec 22 2012, 6:51 PM A combination of extremely high tides and strong winds forced road closures, destroyed bulkheads and swept away docks and boats on parts of the Island Monday.
Vashon fire district receives clean audit
Dec 18 2012, 11:24 AM Vashon Island Fire & Rescue recently received another clean audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office.
Select grapplers take on athletes from around the Northwest
Dec 18 2012, 11:31 AM Coming off a dominant performance in Port Townsend, the Pirate wrestling team enjoyed a slower pace last week while gearing up for major competition this week.
Cougars overwhelm in girls basketball
Dec 18 2012, 11:32 AM The Vashon girls basketball team dropped a home game against the state number-four ranked Cascade Christian Cougars on Friday.