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Youth and Family Services head to retire

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Youth and Family Services head to retire

For four years, Carol Goertzel has led the 40-plus-year-old indepedent organization on Vashon

Superintendent: No confirmed case of coronavirus in schools

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Superintendent: No confirmed case of coronavirus in schools

Despite rumor, none of the Vashon district’s principals or nurses have been told of a case by county

Nearing primary day: Islanders talk 2020 presidential race

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Nearing primary day: Islanders talk 2020 presidential race

Washington’s primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10

Empty or almost bare shelves in the toilet paper and towel aisle of Vashon Thriftway are seen on Monday night. (Kevin Opsahl/Staff Photo)

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Coronavirus on islanders’ minds

Local groups strategize, businesses sell out or run low on products after King County virus deaths

Wind storm knocks out power, downs trees

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Wind storm knocks out power, downs trees

The windy weather over the weekend meant parts of the island were without power for several hours.

Health care district can’t guess levy rate yet

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Health care district can’t guess levy rate yet

The board got email from head of Vashon Park District, but don’t have information to answer question

VCC memory care wing opens

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VCC memory care wing opens

The addition to the senior care facility will help people with Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia

Vashon Seals coach says she is stepping down

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Vashon Seals coach says she is stepping down

You could say Lisa MacLeod knows what it’s like to be in the water or surrounded by it…

Harbor School taps new leader

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Harbor School taps new leader

Harbor School announced late last week it has selected a new leader, who will begin her job this…

Kevin Opsahl/Staff Photo                                Health Care District board commissioners Eric Pryne, Wendy Noble, Tom Langland and Don Wolczko share a laugh before the start of a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Vashon Presbyterian Church.

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Health Care District president says commissioners are ‘learning by doing’

The comments come after three islanders questioned if board is following procedures

Vashon Brewing Community Pub to undergo changes

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Vashon Brewing Community Pub to undergo changes

The pub on island’s main drag plans interior touch-up, revamped experience by month’s end

Voters say ‘yes’ to school district levy

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Voters say ‘yes’ to school district levy

The levy will bring in $6 million to the district over the next four years

Vashon Health Care District looking at primary care providers

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Vashon Health Care District looking at primary care providers

Even as it continues discussions with Neighborcare Health, the Seattle-based nonprofit that operates an island clinic which is…