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Vashon Water District 19, Vashon Village developer McClary sign final settlement
Water District 19 and developer Dan McClary have signed a settlement that puts a final end to a…
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Vashon school bond measure: A primer
After years of discussion, debate and decision-making by district officials, the issue is now before the voters: Will…
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Islanders to be polled about library location
The Vashon-Maury Island Community Council, with help from County Councilman Dow Constantine’s office, plans to survey Vashon’s registered…
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Schools narrow it down to six superintendent candidates
The Vashon school board has selected six candidates with extensive experience in school district administration as semifinalists in…
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Art as social engagement: VALISE brings a new venue to town
Ramos Zamfir, the shady character who allegedly planned to open a pawn shop in the center of Vashon’s…
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Islanders tell two sides of bond story
In a spirited debate last Wednesday over Vashon Island School District’s bond measure, Bob Hennessey contended that the…
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Superintendent search draws dozens of qualified applicants
Nearly 30 administrators in public education — including superintendents, assistant superintendents and principals from around the region —…
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Payday loan shop may soon open in town
A payday loan and pawn shop that will also sell luxury tobacco and snuff is slated to open…
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Property taxes up 4 percent
The average Vashon property owner will see his or her property taxes increase by nearly 4 percent this…
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Do Vashon kids need a new gym, track and field?
Talk to Jeff Rauma, a Vashon High School basketball player, and one hears in his voice the desperate…
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Lands commissioner Peter Goldmark to review Glacier’s lease
Public Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark said Monday he plans to review Glacier Northwest’s state-issued lease to aquatic lands…
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State ferry officials recommend ending the so-called triangle route
State ferry officials — in an updated proposal delivered to the Legislature Saturday night — have recommended that…
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Library board tells KCLS to reconsider Ober Park
After an outpouring of opposition to the library’s potential move out of Ober Park, the King County Library…