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Phil Volker, a pilgrim who inspired thousands, dies at 73

Volker was the subject of two award-winning films, “Phil’s Camino” and “Phil’s Camino: So Far, So Good.”

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Vashon school board members eye applicants for open seat

A field of four applicants has now been narrowed to two: Kali Aguilera and Richard Hazzard.

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Norman Mathews, grocer who gave back generously to island, dies

Mathews was a pillar of the business community who was beloved for his support of island groups.

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School district board to appoint new member in coming weeks

Five islanders have applied to fill the vacant board seat left by Bob Hennessey.

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Vashon school district continues to grapple with COVID cases

A total of 14 cases have been reported in VISD students since school started almost six weeks ago.

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Arts

Acclaimed filmmaker to host a documentary series at VCA

“Vashon Verité” will include screenings of “American Anarchist” and “Finding Vivian Maier.”

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Purchasing Misty Isle parcel, buyers now own historic cannery

Buyers hope that cannery becomes ”something that supports the island business community”

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Vandals strike at Vashon Theatre

Vashon Theatre’s box office window was smashed in the evening of Oct. 7.

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Brief deer hunting season closes Island Center Forest to others

Alert for dog walkers, equestrians, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and other regular users of Island Center Forest: from…

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Pirate power was on full display at VHS Homecoming

Vashon took on the East Jefferson High School Redhawks on Friday, Oct. 1

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Building purchase is ‘win-win’ for Zen Center and funeral home

The owners of Island Funeral Service have sold their building and property to Puget Sound Zen Center

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Island fire chief decides to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Chief Charles Krimmert says what led him to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Longtime Vashon school board member Bob Hennessey resigns

Hennessey’s letter of resignation said his view of oversight did not mesh with the rest of the board.