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What could Vashon be? UW students imagine the possibilities
A group of University of Washington students has proposed several projects — from facade improvements in Vashon town…
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Nursery gets burglarized twice in one week
Kathy’s Corner experienced two break-ins last week, losing approximately $2,500 in items and experiencing $1,000 in property damage,…
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Park district postpones vote on fee hike
The Vashon Park District has delayed voting on a measure to raise user fees for youth sports groups…
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Langley Fine Gardens closes farm stand after $1,000 in plant starts are stolen
Langley Fine Gardens in Dockton experienced a spate of burglaries earlier this month, prompting the owners of the…
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King County suspends road project after cyclists raise concerns
King County abruptly halted a $75,000 project to install rumble strips along Vashon Highway last week after a…
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Chamber’s executive director to step down in August
Debi Richards, who's helmed the Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce for nearly two years, announced this week that…
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Vashon’s basin steward: Healing the region, one project at a time
In 1995, Greg Rabourn had what Evening Magazine dubbed the worst job in the region.
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Lawmakers visit after marathon session ends
The three lawmakers who represent the 34th Legislative District, which includes Vashon, West Seattle and Burien, attended the…
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County shortens roadside stakes after Islanders voice concerns
After receiving a handful of complaints and a call from The Beachcomber, the King County Roads Division lowered…
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Islander appointed to top spot at ferry district
The King County Ferry District has hired its first full-time administrator to oversee the small transportation agency, which…
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Murder on Vashon? Not here, authorities say
A persistent rumor that one or two execution-style murders have occurred on Vashon in the last couple of…
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Roadside stakes: Some think they mar the view
Eighty-four chest-high stakes were recently installed along the Tramp Harbor stretch of Dockton Road, raising concern among Islanders…
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Island businessman sues inn’s owners
Armen Yousoufian, a well-known Islander and owner of the property that housed the Quartermaster Inn, has filed a…