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After two dogs drown, some raise concerns about Vashon’s abandoned wells
When two yellow Labradors went missing in mid-April, Amy Carey, an animal activist who’s been involved in plenty…
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Assault case over Sporty’s incident resolved
Jessica DeWire, a former chef and restaurant owner charged with third-degree assault last year, has pled guilty to…
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Island artist strives to ‘give back’ and create a library for an African village
Vashon artist Olivia Pendergast has painted dozens of pictures that attempt to capture the beauty and spirit of…
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Teen substance use still above average on Vashon
Vashon youth continue to smoke marijuana and drink alcohol at higher rates than their peers in the rest…
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Island doctor heads to court on allegations of ‘unprofessional conduct’
Dr. Sjardo Steneker, a family practice physician on Vashon, heads to trial next week on allegations that he…
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County judge brings argument in support of Amanda Knox to Vashon
Michael Heavey, a former state senator and now a Superior Court judge, came to Vashon Friday to denounce…
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A new foundation launches a campaign: $550,000 for schools
Vashon Island School District has joined the ranks of public schools across the country, looking to the community…
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School district selects contractor, issues bonds
The Vashon Island School District selected a general contractor and issued its first round of bonds last week…
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Some question move to change VMICC’s status
Several Islanders told King County Councilmember Joe McDermott Monday night that Vashon’s status as an unincorporated area council…
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Broughton project garners grants, but still needs more support
An effort to make a feature-length documentary about legendary poet and filmmaker James Broughton has garnered significant grant…
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Solar paves a new way on Vashon
When Islanders gather for an Earth Day celebration at Vashon High School on Friday, they’ll pay tribute to…
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UW researcher to discuss teen drug use on Vashon
As the father of three children now in their 20s, Kevin Haggerty says he knows what it’s like…
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VMICC to lose official status under new bill
King County would no longer recognize Vashon’s community council as a quasi-governmental body with official, representative status under…