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VHS football suffers 68-0 loss, fall sports season begins

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VHS football suffers 68-0 loss, fall sports season begins

For the island’s student-athletes, September means not only the start of school, but the start of a new…

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Volunteer firefighters help with Jolly Mountain, Grand Mound fires

Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency Saturday as three large fires continue to char tens…

UPDATED: Pro skateboarders involved in fatal Vashon Island crash

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UPDATED: Pro skateboarders involved in fatal Vashon Island crash

A veteran skateboard videographer is dead and a pro skateboarder is awaiting charges following a suspected DUI crash…

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Open Space construction leads to cancellation of VIPP auction

The 2017 Fur Ball — the 15th annual fundraising auction for Vashon’s animal rescue organization — will not…

‘You knew everybody’: Island elder recalls Vashon from 70 years ago

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‘You knew everybody’: Island elder recalls Vashon from 70 years ago

Long before it became a proving ground for sheepdogs and their handlers and before Tom Stewart created his…

The President of Me will mark final day with ‘last hurrah’ Friday

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The President of Me will mark final day with ‘last hurrah’ Friday

Friday marks the last day The President of Me store will occupy the space between The Hardware Store…

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Despite overall defeat, Prop. 1 passed on Vashon

While it was narrowly defeated county-wide, recently certified primary election results show Vashon voters approved the King County…

Obituaries

Randy Kirk

Many of you already know that Vashon lost a Rock Star on July 11, 2017. Randy Efing Kirk…

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Vashon school district settles with families who filed harassment lawsuit

The two island plaintiffs who brought a lawsuit against Vashon’s school district alleging its staff was negligent in…

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FERRIES: Loading changes at Fauntleroy yeild `flat’ results, will continue

The loading procedures implemented at Fauntleroy one month ago that were hoped to be a “quick win” created…

Islanders gather to watch eclipse

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Islanders gather to watch eclipse

Dozens of islanders gathered at Sunrise Ridge on Monday morning for an impromptu viewing party to watch the…

Respected island dog trainer competes in World Sheepdog Trials

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Respected island dog trainer competes in World Sheepdog Trials

Islander Maggi McClure was among the nearly 250 people from 30 countries who competed in the World Sheepdog…

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Seals hosting all-day fundraiser Friday for pool cover, upgrades

In three weeks, the Vashon Pool will end its summer season and undergo construction work before opening for…