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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updated 11:47 AM May 24, 2012 4

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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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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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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12:43 PM May 23, 2012 2

North-end ferry service returns to three boats on Tuesday

The state ferry system's triangle route, serving Vashon, Southworth and Fauntleroy, will return to a three-boat service Tuesday morning, one day ahead of schedule.

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updated 4:04 PM May 21, 2012 0

Comment period begins for VAA's proposed performing arts center

Islanders have until June 7 to submit comments to King County about Vashon Allied Arts' proposed performing arts center under state rules that require a comment period to explore a project's environmental impact.

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6:37 PM May 18, 2012 2

Pirate soccer team heads to State quarter-finals

Vashon boys soccer gets another shot at Overlake after defeating Rochester 3-1 in the opening round of the 1A State Soccer Tournament on Wednesday.

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2:33 PM May 17, 2012 0

Seniors go up, up and away

Several Island seniors gathered at the Sportsmen’s Club early Monday morning to do something they had never done before: take a ride in a hot air balloon.

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4:52 PM May 16, 2012 2

Little pertussis reported recently on Vashon

Vashon reported no cases of pertussis in April and has reported only one case so far this month, according to officials at Public Health — Seattle King County.

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4:37 PM May 16, 2012 0

Free-wheeling VashonALL captures the Island’s attention

Need a replacement for your lost phone charger? How about a few bales of hay, some used bricks or a loaner refrigerator? Or maybe you’re seeking expert advice about how the heck to eject a stuck CD from a player.

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4:36 PM May 16, 2012 1

Homeless find a place at Village Green

By urban standards, Vashon’s scene at its most centrally located park is mild. For the most part, the people who hang out there are a peaceable bunch. But they routinely leave a mess behind, and the bathroom, built at public expense, is often so dirty that the Vashon Park District considers it a public health hazard.

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1:55 PM May 16, 2012 2