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Senior Center preps for first auction in three years
The Vashon Senior Center, facing a $25,000 cut in funding from King County, is hosting its first auction…
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Island doctor faces charges of alleged unprofessional conduct
The state Department of Health filed charges against Dr. Sjardo Steneker in December, alleging the popular family practice…
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Islanders plant trees as part of a project to help cool the planet
Jeffrey Parrish was clear about why he joined dozens of other Islanders on a chilly winter morning last…
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Vashon’s community council board experiences a rash of resignations
Two members of the Vashon-Maury Island Community Council’s nine-member board — Allison Shirk and Ian Burke — have…
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Could mussels heal an ailing Quartermaster Harbor? Researchers will find out
Two divers who explored the submerged floor of inner Quartermaster Harbor last week were pleased with what they…
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New development planned for 45-acre site on Vashon’s west side
Two businessmen have purchased and begun prepping a 45-acre property on Vashon’s west side for development — a…
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UW oceanographer studies Quartermaster Harbor’s paralytic shellfish poisoning problem
As the sun hung low on the horizon, a small Boston Whaler plied the waters of Quartermaster Harbor…
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Vandalism at Dockton Park, Island Center Forest raises concerns
A spate of vandalism has hit at least two of Vashon’s parks in recent months, troubling those who…
Arts
Hot guitarist comes to Vashon to support Rotary’s Guatemalan project
Trace Bundy, an up-and-coming guitarist who has won over audiences with his complex finger-style playing and sweet renditions…
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Corporation undertakes effort to market K2 property on Vashon
K2 Sports has begun actively marketing its 180,000-square-foot former manufacturing site on Vashon now that a lawsuit over…
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Ballots mailed for Vashon school levy; Election Day is Feb. 9
Ballots for King County’s Feb. 9 election, which were mailed to Vashon voters this week, include a request…
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County to work with District 19 in effort to determine water availability
The King County Council approved Water District 19's comprehensive plan last month, but with a caveat: Because of…
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VHS crafts new rules for school dances
After weeks of discussion with student leaders, Vashon High School Principal Susan Hanson on Monday issued new rules…