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Authorities continue to investigate Island woman’s death
The King County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the death of India Castle, whose body was found…
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Island board to appeal judge’s decision in Mukai farmhouse case
A group of Islanders challenging the leadership of Island Landmarks, owners of the famed Mukai farmhouse, has decided…
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Taking art to the other side of the world — story and slideshow
SULAWESI, INDONESIA — A fingernail of a moon hung in the sky as a small group of Americans…
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County suspends effort to declare Center a historic district
The Islander who nominated Center as a historic district withdrew his request after King County officials told him…
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School district, park district discuss fields and gym use
After months of tension over the state of Vashon’s public fields and gyms, officials from the park district…
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Pool brings in more revenue after a strong summer season
The Vashon Park District’s pool fared better than expected this season, operating at a $46,464 deficit rather than…
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County begins fining property owners in effort to clean up failing septic systems
King County has sent letters to seven property owners on Vashon informing them that they’re now accruing $25-a-day…
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Dismay mounts over the state of Vashon’s fields
The rains have barely begun, but Vashon’s busiest athletic field is already pockmarked by large brown patches, worn…
Arts
Strumming for peace: Paul Colwell’s remarkable life
When Paul Colwell takes to the stage at a special performance Sunday, he’ll play a mandolin his father…
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Near-miss at busy ferry dock raises concerns
Islanders witnessed an accident at the north-end ferry dock last week that caused at least one of them…
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Construction manager voices concern over VHS project’s contingency budget
The Vashon Island School District’s construction manager told the school board Thursday night that he’s worried about the…
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An ample harvest buoys wine makers
The sun was low in the sky, casting a golden hue over rows of tangled grapevines as Ron…
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County takes first steps to join two popular parks on Maury Island
King County officials hope to purchase 20 acres adjacent to the Maury Island Marine Park, their first step…