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King County Sheriff’s Office investigating after man found dead in water of Point Robinson

A deceased man was found in an overturned kayak off Point Robinson on Saturday afternoon, according to the…

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Tuesday VARSA movie screening will raise awareness, teach parents about technology, digital safety

In an attempt to teach about the dangers of the current digital world and the accessibility of it…

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Turf expert to give presentation about field options next week

A turf expert who previously gave a presentation previously gave a presentation about the benefits and drawbacks of…

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Dig Nursery property up for sale

Sylvia Matlock says she loves to drive around the island and look at all of the trees that…

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Vashon Pool ends swim season over budget, minor repair work set to begin this fall

Officials at Vashon's park district say the Vashon Pool is projected to be $9,000 over budget ahead of…

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Vashon Pool ends swim season over budget, minor repair work set to begin this fall

Officials at Vashon's park district say the Vashon Pool is projected to be $9,000 over budget ahead of…

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Islanders gather for 9/11 memorial event

Roughly two dozen islanders and Vashon Island Fire &Rescue personnel gathered in front of the fire department's 9/11…

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Son of Point Robinson keeper celebrates 90th birthday at keeper’s quarters

Jens Pedersen celebrated his 90th birthday Sunday at the Point Robinson keeper's quarters, the place he lived for…

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Islanders urged to take park district survey to gather community input

The Vashon Park District is asking islanders to participate in a survey that will serve as the first…

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Recycling, composting on the rise at transfer station after recent changes

One year after new recycling compactors were installed at Vashon's transfer station and a yard and food waste…

P2P organizer Bruce Morser gets some encouragement from the Burma Road Devil (left); motorcycle riders look at vintage motorcycles lined up on Vashon Highway through town Sunday.

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Bikes of all kinds

Bicycles and motorcycles took to Vashon's streets last weekend during Saturday's Passport to Pain and Sunday's Isle of…

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State tests: fewer opt-outs, higher scores

The results from the second year of Smarter Balanced testing in English/language arts and math show that most…

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Island organizations begin hunger awareness campaign this month as attendance at free food programs climbs

With September marking Hunger Action Month, Vashon's food bank, senior center and the Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness…