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Park district, county resolve issues over fields expansion project
After an hour-long discussion that led to a handful of agreements last week, King County said it would…
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Effort to expand Whispering Firs Bog Preserve secures Legislative support
After weeks of uncertainty, funds for an expansion of a preserve protecting Vashon's Whispering Firs Bog are now…
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County, Camp Fire sign deal to protect 101 acres
In fast-growing King County, it’s hard to imagine a more striking piece of property than the wilds surrounding…
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County tells park district to stop work at sports field project
King County officials have ordered the Vashon Park District to temporarily halt its work on its ambitious sports…
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New domestic violence program begins to take shape on Vashon
Vashon’s Healthy Com-munity Network is providing the seed money to launch a new program to help victims of…
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An iconic Island building begins to slide down a steep slope
When Bill Chunn arrived at his small real estate office at the top of the so-called Ferry Hill…
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Food bank hires a facilitator to help agency address a range of concerns
The Vashon Maury Community Food Bank has hired a consultant to interview volunteers, staff and board members in…
Business
Urban Cottage offers reclaimed furniture, recycled art, decor and more
Two Vashon women have joined forces and opened up an ecletic shop featuring reclaimed furniture, home decor, local…
Business
Retailer’s new location offers a brighter space
Kathleen Fitch, owner of Vashon’s only office and art supply store, said her new location kitty-corner from Giraffe…
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Shaping a town plan: Committee finds its way through tricky terrain
After years of work, the panel puts forward some substantive proposals.
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School district faces $850,000 shortfall
The Vashon Island School District is facing a $850,000 shortfall in its upcoming budget, a deficit that could…
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Bangasser to remain on community council board after motion fails
Tom Bangasser, a controversial Islander who has drawn criticism as well as accolades for his unrelenting use of…
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County proposes a $10,000 grant for Vashon’s economic revitalization
If the King County Council agrees, the University of Washington's architecture school will set up a "storefront studio"…