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New survey: Many voice concern about teen drug use

A majority of Vashon adults are concerned about teen substance abuse but believe the broader community doesn’t share…

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Small plane flips over after aborted takeoff at Vashon Airport

A small airplane flipped after an aborted takeoff at the Vashon Municipal Airport Saturday morning. No one was…

Vashon Opera founders Andrew and Jennifer Krikawa

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A portrait of Vashon | Slideshow

Destination Vashon — published this week — is, of course, meant for visitors. But we believe Islanders —…

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Vashon garners five-year grant to tackle teen substance abuse

Vashon Island is one of three King County communities selected for a program that will enable educators and…

Lu-Ann Branch describes her recent experience leading a group of eighth-grade cyclists on a ride along the highway as King County Transportation Director Harold Taniguchi listens.

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Islanders sound off over rumble strips at public gathering with top county officials

Dozens of Islanders told King County’s top transportation official Monday night that newly installed rumble strips have made…

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Comment period begins for VAA’s proposed performing arts center

Islanders have until June 7 to submit comments to King County about Vashon Allied Arts' proposed performing arts…

A man hangs out under the shelter at the Village Green while two others play Frisbee.

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Homeless find a place at Village Green

By urban standards, Vashon’s scene at its most centrally located park is mild. For the most part, the…

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Schools foundation faces final push in ambitious campaign

With $380,000 raised to date, the Vashon Island School District’s foundation is still pushing hard to meet its…

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Vashon College offers new courses in ethics and communications

Vashon College is offering two new courses — one about ethical decision-making, the other about effective communication —…

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Credit union’s unusual problem: A few too many deposits

Vashon’s thriving credit union has had to put a halt to new business accounts — but for a…

Alex Wall attacks a volley on the way to a win against Cascade Christian at a recent home tennis match.

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Tennis players advance to tri-district tournament

The Vashon High School girls' tennis team is sending one doubles team and a single to the tri-district…

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County officials question design of VAA’s proposed performing arts center

King County’s Historic Preservation Office has raised concerns about the design of Vashon Allied Arts’ performing arts center,…

A cyclist makes a point at Wednesday's meeting with county officials.

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Cyclists voice frustration over rumble strip project

Nearly 40 cyclists met with King County officials Wednesday night to register their frustrations with the county's aborted…