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After two decades, beloved Chautauqua teacher retires
Former students talk about Chautauqua teacher Gail Labinski as a nurturing and amazing mentor whose lessons have carried…
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Park, school boards take step toward new Commons Agreement
The Vashon Park District board met Tuesday after press time to discuss, and possibly vote on, a proposed…
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New food takeout business slated to open in town this summer
In a world that is requiring people to spend more time at the office, some islanders, especially those…
Sports
Islander starts tennis club on Vashon, camps this summer
Seven months ago, Marcus Gautesen, a new islander at the time, started a youth tennis program called Vashon…
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School district passes budget as funding questions loom in state budget process
The Vashon Island School District board last Thursday approved a $38.7 million budget — $12 million more than…
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New business to open at Vashon Landing building
After four years operating as a pop-up dinner club, the trio of islanders behind Meat & Noodle will…
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Low tide festival at Point Robinson Saturday
On Saturday, the waters of Puget Sound will recede from the banks of Vashon to one of the…
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Park, school staff decide on Commons payment, boards to discuss
Vashon park and school board staff last week decided on an amount the park district should pay the…
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AmeriGas fined for six violations in connection to Vashon Energy fire
AmeriGas Propane has been cited for six serious violations and owes $18,000 in fees in connection to the…
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Islanders recreating historic Ellisport Chautauqua this summer
More than 100 years ago, Puget Sound residents converged regularly at Ellisport for Chautauqua assemblies — guests would…
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Summer Picnics in the Park program starts this month
Now in its fourth year, the Vashon food bank’s Picnics in the Park program will begin later this…
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Park, school boards still negotiating Commons
Despite being in conversation for months, members of Vashon’s park and school district boards are continuing to discuss…