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Public input sought on potential Village Green, community farmers market building designs
Two designs for a new farmers market shelter at the Village Green will be on display at the…
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School board to hear turf options for VHS field, public is invited
Vashon's school board will bring in an expert to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of grass and artificial…
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Island cookstove organization begins fundraising effort
A three-year partnership between a Vashon cookstove design organization and the University of Washington has paid off in…
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Longtime island farm up for sale
After 20 years of work to establish a successful, sustainable farm on Vashon, islanders Amy and Joseph Bogaard…
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Orca Eats: Festival serves as grand opening for food truck
One year after islander Emily Wigley originally planned to open her black-and-white food truck, the eatery on wheels…
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Bernie, Hilary named unofficial mayors at festival
After more than two months of campaigning, the island team of Hilary Emmer and Bernie O'Malley are unofficial…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Killing more than weeds: Chemicals in herbicides pose threat to Puget Sound salmon
Salmon are one of the most popular wild creatures on Vashon Island. The annual spawning event draws spectators…
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Japanese heritage takes center stage at this year’s Strawberry Festival
Vashon's Japanese heritage is being recognized at this weekend's Strawberry Festival, bringing the celebration, which is now in…
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School district case could go to trial next fall, evidence-gathering underway
Court documents related to the case brought against Vashon's school district by two families alleging the district was…
Opinion
Immigration issues a reminder of the power of fear
As tensions continue to flare and more are killed in senseless acts of terrorism and violence in every…
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Islanders rally, bring nonverbal autistic boy to island for speech therapy
For most 11-year-old children, talking with other children and their families and learning new words are everyday occurrences,…
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Community leader, former pastor remembered as gracious, kind
When islander Lauri Hennessey met John Ericksen in the early 2000s, he had just entered into what would…
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Burton Hill Farm recalls raw goat’s milk
Vashon's Burton Hill Farm & Dairy is voluntarily recalling its Grade A Raw Goat Milk due to concerns…