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School board finalizes nearly $10 million bond for April election

The Vashon school board on Thursday approved a $9.9 million bond measure to fund the repair and replacement…

West Seattle pastor teaching classes about Koran on Vashon next month

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West Seattle pastor teaching classes about Koran on Vashon next month

According to a Pew Research Center study published last Wednesday, while Americans seem to be more open and…

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Island couple intends to purchase former Playspace building

After two weeks on the market, Vashon Youth & Family Services’ Playspace building is pending sale to an…

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Park district, Seals consider covering pool

Commissioners overseeing the Vashon park District are poised to make a move next week regarding a proposal to…

Vashon’s Adrian St. Germain two-time state wrestling champion

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Vashon’s Adrian St. Germain two-time state wrestling champion

For the second time in as many years as he has been a high school wrestler, Vashon High…

New head of Ferries ready to tackle system’s issues, build relationships

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New head of Ferries ready to tackle system’s issues, build relationships

The new head of Washington State Ferries has been on the job for only two weeks, but already…

VPD renegotiating contract with school district amid bond finalization

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VPD renegotiating contract with school district amid bond finalization

The Vashon Park District voted in an emergency meeting last week to renegotiate instead of renew its current…

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Youth-adult dialogue event tonight

For the first time in six years, youth-adult dialogues will return to Vashon tonight and give the community…

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High school principal’s lawyer claims Wright suit is retaliation

Ten months after islander Kelly Wright filed a lawsuit against Vashon’s school district and multiple administrators, the attorney…

Two island students celebrate major extra-curricular accomplishments

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Two island students celebrate major extra-curricular accomplishments

With graduation five months away, Vashon seniors are beginning to think about their futures off the island and…

Coming Home: River-guiding, West Seattle natives found rural paradise

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Coming Home: River-guiding, West Seattle natives found rural paradise

Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series about the interesting ways current islanders came to end…

Police: Road rage led to Friday crash

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Police: Road rage led to Friday crash

A woman driving a blue minivan crashed into a tree near the intersection of Bank Road and Vashon…

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School board further narrows bond options

The Vashon school board on Thursday discussed the $10 million bond proposal under consideration and decided what it…