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Eighth and final candidate declares run for unofficial mayor
The eighth and final candidate in Vashon’s race for unofficial mayor is actually a group of swimmers rather…
Sports
Nearly 60 participate in Swim Defiance
A total of 57 swimmers from as far away as Colorado swam between Tahlequah and Owen Beach at…
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McMurray gets first assistant principal
McMurray Middle School has never had an assistant principal, until now.
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Local man will speak about making a difference
* This story is part of an occasional series following islanders who are living and doing interesting work…
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PHOTOS: VHS students surprised with concert Friday morning
Vashon High School students on Friday morning were surprised with a concert from up-and-coming dance/electronic artist Manatee Commune.…
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Council approves purchase of Mukai barreling plant to King County for preservation
Seven months after King County’s department of natural resources first announced its plan to buy the Mukai barreling…
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Candidates declare runs for local boards
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, two seats on each of the island’s three major taxing district boards — school,…
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Island businesses merge, will offer therapeutic spa services and massage
Four years ago, islander Deja Starr started her business, Vashon Bodywork, with the intent to offer therapeutic massage…
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Ferry fares set to rise for vehicles, passengers, starting this October
Ferry fares for vehicles and pedestrians are set to increase nearly 3 percent this fall.
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Former islander, baby killed in Whatcom County car crash
A 25-year-old man who grew up on Vashon and his 4-month-old baby were killed in a car crash…
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Golf course starts new, natural grass maintenance program
Drivers travelling along 75th Avenue near the Vashon Golf & Swim Club Monday morning were in for a…
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Park board votes to cover Vashon Pool
Vashon Park District commissioners voted last Tuesday to cover the Vashon Pool with a temporary bubble and make…
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Islander will tell of experience, show photos of walking with nomads in Morocco
An island woman who spent one week hiking with nomads through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains will…