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Island brewer plans to open tasting room, pub this spring
A fourth eatery has joined the list of food facilities coming soon to Vashon. Islander Cliff Goodman, known…
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Islander heading to Red Bull Art of Motion competition for second time
At 20 years old, islander Nate Weston is already a sponsored parkour and freerunning athlete who has traveled…
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More than one year after discussion began, school board approves racial equity policy
The Vashon school board last Thursday approved a racial equity policy that officially states the district’s commitment to…
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Former La Boucherie reopens under new chef
La Boucherie, the longtime farm-to-table restaurant and butcher shop showcasing products from Vashon’s Sea Breeze Farm, has a…
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School district, Queer Spectrum Alliance create timeline for all-gender bathrooms
Come January, Vashon High School will have more gender-neutral bathrooms, and outreach will begin in December to educate…
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VISD begins incentive program for special-ed teachers amid shortage
Given a state-wide shortage of special-education teachers, the Vashon school district and teachers’ union have authorized an incentive…
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School district, Journeymen receive Best Starts for Kids grants
Two island organizations have been awarded a total of $30,000 from King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative…
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Island schools face unknown financial future under new state budget
The impact of the state’s new McCleary-compliant budget on Vashon’s schools is unclear, and administrators are working to…
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Life after Incarceration: Racial justice group hosting evening of discussion
As part of its efforts to acknowledge and address racism on Vashon and beyond, the island’s Showing Up…
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Probe into Cory Kennedy crash continues
The investigation into a fatal crash that left a 45-year-old man dead and a 26-year-old pro skateboarder facing…
Sports
‘We’re not in Kansas anymore’: 351 cyclists, one walker take on annual Passport to Pain
Continuing the summer fundraising tradition, just over 350 cyclists converged on Vashon Island last Saturday for the sixth…
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Committee rethinks new farmers market structure
After being met with opposition last summer about building a larger farmers market structure at the Village Green,…
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VashonFresh pilot program extended through Oct. 15
A summer pilot project to test an online marketplace for local food has exceeded expectations and will be…