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Massive education cuts possible as state Senate ponders bill, school districts wait
As Vashon’s school board works to finalize a proposal for a $10 million bond, state legislators are deciding…
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School district settles one lawsuit, depositions begin with other
The Vashon Island School District has agreed to pay $20,000 to an island ferry worker to settle a…
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Vashon High School wrestlers moving into postseason
Vashon High School’s Pirate wrestlers beat Port Townsend 48-14 last Thursday, to finish the season 2-2 and head…
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Standing Rock elder coming to Vashon to speak about spirituality, religion, unity
A leader of the Water Protectors at Standing Rock will come to Vashon Friday to speak about religion…
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South-end ferry workers recognized for actions during captain’s medical emergency on Dec. 24
Three crew members of the Chetzemoka were honored Friday morning for their actions on Christmas Eve that helped…
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New head of Ferries as system sees bump in ridership, works on triangle route
Following a December announcement by Washington State Ferries chief Lynne Griffith that she will retire at the end…
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Island philanthropist dies at 96
Katherine “Kay” White, an islander, longtime member of the Vashon Island Chorale and supporter of the arts, died…
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Report: Puget Sound salmon struggling
Half of Washington State’s 15 endangered salmon populations, including Puget Sound chinook and steelhead, are still declining even…
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Burton Inn open under new owner, aims to bring community back
It’s been 90 days since Burton Inn owner Deborah Kohler took over the business and she has not…
Sports
Two Pirate wrestlers take first place at annual Rock Island tournament
For Vashon High School’s wrestling team, older doesn’t necessarily mean better, as a sophomore and a junior took…
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Four businesses move from Vashon Village as development empties, owner plans for new tenants
Four former Vashon Village tenants have moved from the commercial park in front of The Lodges and will…
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Backbone Campaign launching Solutionary Rail effort Saturday
More than one month after island activist Bill Moyer presented a book he co-authored about electrifying the nation’s…
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Ringing in the new year at 2017 Polar Plunge
Dozens of brave individuals unfazed by the sub 40-degree air temperature and recent snowfall took to the water…