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Women in Black forms, begins weekly vigils
A group of Islanders will begin donning black and holding a vigil every Thursday afternoon, joining a loose…
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Mukai Farmhouse and barreling plant face foreclosure
The historic Mukai Farmhouse and an adjacent structure known as the barreling plant are slated to be auctioned…
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A campaign to fund sports fields gets under way
A lively game of soccer took place at a small field next to The Harbor School Saturday —…
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Vashon woman charged with assault in Sporty’s incident
Jessica DeWire, an Island chef who was involved in a high-profile fracas outside of the Sportsmen’s Inn in…
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District 19’s costly search for water
The Beall well — Water District 19’s latest effort at water-supply development — is expected to go on…
Arts
‘A party with a purpose’: Islanders turn out for a life-affirming event
More than 200 Islanders walked around the Vashon High School track from dusk until dawn last week —…
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Glacier drops its appeal of landmark court ruling
Glacier Northwest dropped its appeal of a federal court ruling that requires the company to comply with some…
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Bidding farewell to a son, a soldier, a scholar
Hundreds of people came together Sunday to bid farewell to 1st Lt. Robert Bennedsen, gathering in a stadium…
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Candidates for King County Council visit Vashon, offer varying views
Four candidates running for a seat on the King County Council came to Vashon Friday, where they took…
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Robert Bennedsen: Honoring a beloved native son
When Robert Bennedsen was 5, his mother discovered him in the backyard of their Dockton home one afternoon,…
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In the 34th District, a lively race divides the party
A race for the 34th District seat in the state House of Representatives has turned into a lively…
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PO boat riders approve of county control
Over the Christmas holidays, Islanders who ride the passenger-only boat from Vashon to downtown Seattle showered the crew…
Arts
An exhibit brings Van Olinda’s Vashon to life
When Ray Pfortner moved to Vashon 16 years ago, he was struck by the photography of Oliver S.…