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Now a year old, the credit union has grown rapidly, backers say
A year ago, the CEO of the Bellevue-based Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union recalled, Island organizers told him…
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Senior Center, park district end their three-year contract
The Vashon Senior Center, which has been under the auspices of the Vashon Park District for the past…
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Rebuilding a forest at Shinglemill
Islander Angela Schonbok was one of about a dozen volunteers who turned out for an ambitious work party…
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County sends notices of violation to 133 waterfront homeowners
King County officials have sent notices of violation to 133 waterfront homeowners noting they’ve failed to meet a…
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Fire agency explores a new approach
The grey-blue house on a quiet street in Burton looks like a classic family home — with a…
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Pertussis cases at schools raise concerns
Six students on Vashon have confirmed cases of whooping cough, prompting King County health officials to issue a…
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Empty storefronts a sign of the times
Walk down Vashon’s main street, and one sees signs of a struggling retail landscape.
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Chetzemoka needs fix to run on short Tahlequah route
The Chetzemoka — the new 64-car ferry serving Vashon’s south-end route — went out of service for much…
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Ferry cuts appear sidestepped for now
Ferry-service advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after committees in both the House and Senate passed budgets…
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Taking ‘strawberry’ out of the festival
Vashon’s Chamber of Commerce has chosen a new logo for this year’s annual summertime bash. Those who look…
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Bidding farewell to a decorated war hero
Several friends and family members gathered at the Vashon cemetery last Wednesday to pay final respects to John…
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Tax bills on Vashon increase slightly
For the second year in a row, Vashon property owners are seeing a slight drop in their property…
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Introducing The Beachcomber’s new online calendar | A note from the editor
The Beachcomber's website now features a state-of-the-art, user-generated calendar of events — one so easy to use even…