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Vashon Center for the Arts.

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Treatment center, zoning at the heart of heated community meeting

The 2.5-hour event included passionate speeches around the future of Vashon.

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The now-vacant building off Vashon Highway that once housed Vashon Community Care is set to become a rehabilitation center for those suffering from addiction, run by the Seattle Indian Health Board.

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Complicated zoning code takes the stage in Thunderbird Treatment Center conversation

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles from The Beachcomber exploring the Seattle Indian…

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The Vashon Post Office.

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Mail theft frustrates islanders; Vashon Post Office limits lobby hours

Islanders are getting increasingly fed up with mail theft around Vashon, including a recent rash of mail burglaries…

As is tradition in the fire service, Volunteer Firefighter Jenny Gogarten’s badge was pinned by her wife during the VIFR meeting, with their two children eagerly watching. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Fire chief presents urgent care plan for Vashon

Also, VIFR receives a $212,600 FEMA grant and recognizes volunteer firefighter Jenny Gogarten

King County elections drop box. (File photo)

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Primary show tailwinds for incumbent Vashon legislators

Results from the August 6 primary show unsurprising tailwinds for incumbent Vashon legislators.

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (left) holds a big novelty check with the Vashon Interfaith Council to End Homelessness' Hilary Emmer, outside the Chamber of Commerce, on July 31. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Island groups get $60k+ in county budget update

IFCH, Vashon HouseHold and Comunidad were among the grant winners.

A brick at the Vashon Havurah's new memory garden reads: "Love / That's all there is." in remembrance of Chris Robison. (Alex Bruell photo)

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A place for memories opens at the Vashon Havurah

Islanders have a new way to commemorate loved ones and cherished memories.

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“Ghost” boat service will expand this fall

Plus, the Water Taxi is posting high ridership numbers since expanding Vashon service.

A worker paints a building on July 17 at Vashon HouseHold's upcoming Island Center Homes. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Island Center Homes nears completion

The project remains on-time and on-budget, according to Vashon HouseHold.

Vashon Seals, surrounded by soap bubbles, exuberantly marched down Vashon Highway during the parade. (Tom Hughes photo)

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Vashon celebrates Strawberry Festival

Check out photos and more from the island’s biggest party.

A ferry pulls toward the Fauntleroy ferry dock on a cloud-pocked March afternoon. (Alex Bruell photo.)

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Ferry-served communities band together

The groups are asking for more crew and boat funding and more transparency

Space at the back area of Vashon Pharmacy is under construction as the business works on its expanded clinic space. (Alex Bruell photo.)

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Vashon Pharmacy expanding, offering new clinical services

Work began the week of June 17, and could be done by the end of July.

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Sketching out Vashon’s healthcare future

As healthcare district makes moves, what’s the right choice for Vashon urgent care?