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    Articles by Kate Dowling
    Mobile blood unit is busy on Vashon
    Mobile blood unit is busy on Vashon
    By Kate Dowling • March 12, 2020 1:30 am

    A steady stream of islanders came out to donate blood.

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    Changes to AirCare may impact islanders
    Changes to AirCare may impact islanders
    By Kate Dowling • March 10, 2020 1:30 am

    AirCare, a popular air ambulatory membership service on the island that can compensate for potentially large out-of-pocket expenses, recently announced…

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    Speaker shares her ‘zero waste’ lifestyle tips
    Speaker shares her ‘zero waste’ lifestyle tips
    By Kate Dowling • March 4, 2020 1:30 am

    Siobhan McComb speaks on how to drastically reduce waste in the home

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    Vashon library hosts professional tax help
    Vashon library hosts professional tax help
    By Kate Dowling • February 26, 2020 1:30 am

    The free service from IRS, AARP is offered every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. through April 9.

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    Love notes from Quartermaster Harbor
    Love notes from Quartermaster Harbor
    By Kate Dowling • February 19, 2020 1:30 am

    Artist Jennifer Hawke salvages found beach objects and turns them into works of art.

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    Love was in the air at Vashon Readers Theatre
    Love was in the air at Vashon Readers...
    By Kate Dowling • February 12, 2020 1:30 am

    A staged reading of “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney was followed by personal stories from the audience.

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    VASHON HIGH SCHOOL PHOTO                                The cheering section celebrates Andy Sears’ 300th career win.
    ‘Ready for the next one’
    By Kate Dowling • February 5, 2020 1:30 am

    Andy Sears celebrates his 300th win with the Vashon High school boys basketball team.

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    Camaraderie and conditioning never stops at the Vashon Island Rowing Club
    Camaraderie and conditioning never stops at the Vashon...
    By Kate Dowling • January 29, 2020 9:30 am

    The Vashon Island Rowing Club does not allow weather to prevent them from keeping in top condition.

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    Vashon Friends to host annual fundraiser
    Vashon Friends to host annual fundraiser
    By Kate Dowling • January 22, 2020 1:30 am

    The two-night event at the library is part of the Friends of the Library fundraising efforts.

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    Violence prevention program piloted at McMurray
    Violence prevention program piloted at McMurray
    By Kate Dowling • January 15, 2020 1:30 am

    Talking about respectful behavior meant to reduce relationship abuse, harassment and sexual assault.

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    Red Bike restaurant has its final day
    Red Bike restaurant has its final day
    By Kate Dowling • January 2, 2020 1:30 am

    The Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi restaurant closed on Jan. 1.

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    Polar Bear Plunge 2020
    Polar Bear Plunge 2020
    By Kate Dowling • January 2, 2020 1:30 am

    A brisk dunk in the sound to kick off the new decade

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    Newest fire truck getting ready to roll
    Newest fire truck getting ready to roll
    By Kate Dowling • January 2, 2020 1:30 am

    Vashon Island Fire & Rescue dedicated its newest engine in a traditional ceremony.

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