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Effort to rebuild salmon habitat at Judd Creek begins with logs
Last week, Vashon-Maury Island Basin Steward Greg Rabourn and a team of King County Department of Natural Resources…
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Behind on property taxes, golf course assesses members in effort to stay viable
The Vashon Golf & Swim Club owes more than $36,000 in delinquent property taxes, leading the club's proprietary…
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Vashon schools implement new restorative justice discipline program
With revised discipline policies, administrators at all three of Vashon's public schools are changing the way they discipline…
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Sunday bus service returns to island in September after 16 years
Amid King County Metro's efforts to determine which transit alternatives can be brought to Vashon, the department has…
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With no financial reserves and growing ridership, future of water taxi hinges on council approval of county budget
King County's water taxi system is running on the last of its financial reserves and is awaiting the…
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One with the bicycle: Riding the Passport to Pain without gears
*Editor's Note: This story is the second in a series that will profile unique people and groups participating…
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Sing-along event aims for fun
The Vashon Senior Center on Friday afternoon will be filled with the iconic voices of musical legends Frank…
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Group works to provide weekend meals to island students in need
Nearly 25 percent of Vashon Island School District students qualify for free or reduced meals, and now a…
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Outdoor burn ban in effect amid August’s hot, dry weather
The King County Fire Marshal on Friday announced a fire safety burn ban is in effect for all…
Sports
Island women, rowing partners ready themselves for Passport to Pain’s 50-mile course
*Editor's Note: This story is the first in a series leading up to the Passport to Pain event…
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Vashon Rock Riders collect blue ribbons
Members of the Vashon Rock Riders 4-H Club acquitted themselves well at the King County Fair in Enumclaw,…
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Amid staff cutbacks, VYFS receives funding from county
Weeks after Vashon Youth & Family Services was forced to cut back staff hours due to financial issues,…
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County pledges to support immigrants, islanders work to settle Syrian family
King County officials announced last week that the county will create a permanent Immigrant and Refugee Commission to…