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Vashon responders help battle state’s record wildfires

As the state sees record wildfires, some Vashon firefighters have aided in the effort to control the blazes…

Rayna Holtz looks for sea stars in pilings on the west side of Vashon.

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Eyes are on local beaches as scientists study sea star die-off

When Rayna Holtz and Yvonne Kuperberg began monitoring a strip of west-side beach a few years ago, searching…

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K2 enters state’s Voluntary Cleanup Program

K2 Sports has taken the first step in obtaining a No Further Action (NFA) determination from the state…

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Vashon Island Bicycles closes its doors

After 18 years in business, Vashon Island Bicycles shuttered its doors last week.

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Vashon marijuana shop chosen in state lottery

Vashon is one step closer to having a recreational marijuana shop in town.

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Motorcyclist dies in car accident on Vashon Highway | Updated

A West Seattle man riding his motorcycle on Vashon on Saturday was killed when he was struck by…

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Breaking: Pot company terminates contract to buy K2

Bakkhos Holding, the company that was under contract to purchase the K2 building, has terminated its contract and…

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Committee moves legislation to allow pot at K2

The King County Council on Tuesday passed legislation out of committee that would allow marijuana business at the…

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K2 says it will address pollution, has not yet taken action with DOE

The company that owns the K2 building says it will address known contamination at the site, but it…

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Town plan amendment gets mixed reactions at public meeting

At a public meeting Wednesday evening, islanders spoke both for and against a proposed amendment to the Vashon…

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Marijuana company is close to purchase of K2 building

A legal marijuana company has placed an offer on the K2 building and the offer has been accepted,…

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Group addressing teen substance use continues struggle with VYFS

The volunteer group working to tackle teen substance abuse on Vashon is again in conflict with Vashon Youth…

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Application submitted to grow marijuana at K2 building

An application has been submitted to the state to grow marijuana at the K2 building.