New owners of Sound Food building begin repair work
The former Sound Food building has been bustling with construction activity in an attempt to remedy "years and…
School bond election underway
Ballots are being sent out today for the election to decide whether the school district's $26.9 million bond…
Fire department loses four volunteers, amount of full-time island help drops
Four of Vashon fire department's volunteers, including the volunteer coordinator, have left recently, drawing concern from some about…
Public’s help needed to identify body pulled from water Friday afternoon
The body of an Asian woman who appeared to be in her 40s was pulled from the water…
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Vashon freshman raising money for social justice border trip
As the presidential debates continue to spark conversations and controversy about immigration, a local high school freshman is…
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Vashon Friends of the Library looking to build on success, growth
More than 50 volunteers last year helped the Vashon Friends of the Library put on its fundraising events,…
Beloved clinic doctor, a man of varied talents
Decades of practicing as a family medicine physician at Vashon's largest medical clinic have allowed Michael Kappelman the…
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County animal control officials investigating Sea Breeze Farm
One day before the conclusion of a community fundraiser to help save Sea Breeze Farms' pastureland, King County…
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Vashon nonprofits address wide range of local needs
Roughly one dozen nonprofits have been profiled in the first three stories of this series, and another six…
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DoVE Project, VoV, Friends of Mukai among local organizations expecting successes in 2016
t’s that time of year again, the time when we promise ourselves to make, and keep, our New…
Sports
Boys’ basketball gains first loss, another win
The Vashon High School boys' basketball team had its first loss of the season Tuesday, Dec. 15, falling…
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Fuller Store’s new owner says he has no plans for historic building
The Old Fuller Store’s new owner is also the founder and owner of Seattle-based pizzerias and coffee shops,…
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VIGA, VIPP, VAA among nonprofits with noteworthy year
Two dogs make international headlines after staying at each other’s side for more than a week; construction begins…