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Motion to dismiss charges against former restaurateur DeWire denied by court
Even though she found the actions by a police officer investigating the incident "shocking" and "inappropriate," a King…
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What if everybody read a book about homelessness?
An effort begins in the hope of prompting a conversation.
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A simmering land dispute sets a family and the park district in opposition
The Vashon Park District’s far-reaching plans to build new athletic fields next to The Harbor School are well…
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Motion attempts to remove Bangasser from VMICC board
In what appears to be an unprecedented effort, council members will decide Monday night if a sitting board…
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Bill to exempt UACs from public disclosure laws dies in Senate
A measure that would have exempted community councils such as the one on Vashon from meeting the demands…
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Islander alleges misconduct, files lawsuit against Vashon physician
An Island woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Dr. Sjardo Steneker, alleging he used his position as…
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Beth and John de Groen purchase Vashon’s Windermere office
Beth de Groen, a well-known real estate agent on Vashon, and her husband John de Groen have bought…
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A floating field station takes shape as an experiment involving mussels begins
Can mussels help to heal Quartermaster Bay? A new project aims to find out.
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Results are finally in: School bond measure squeaks to victory
After days of uncertainty, King County Elections certified Vashon Island’s Feb. 8 election, declaring a bond measure to…
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County turns up heat on homeowners to inspect septic systems
King County officials have sent letters to some 200 Islanders within the county-designated marine recovery areas noting that…
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Island property owners see both values and taxes decline
Most Vashon property owners will see a drop in both the assessed values of their homes as well…
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Emmer opts not to turn over e-mails after VMICC vote
Former community council board member Hilary Emmer decided Monday night not to turn over 980 pages of e-mails…
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Islanders travel to Olympia to testify about UAC measure
A bill that would exempt King County’s Unincorporated Area Councils from having to comply with the requirements of…