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Concerned about fire risk, chief urges islanders not to light fireworks
In light of the dry conditions on the island, George Brown, acting chief at Vashon’s fire station, said…
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Department fined by L&I for handling of house fire
Vashon’s fire department has been fined $900 and has increased its training after the state Department of Labor…
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County oversight leads to primary mix-up
There will be no primary election for a Vashon Park District commissioner race with three candidates, King County…
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Water district releases shares to possible housing developer
Vashon’s largest water purveyor recently released 20 water shares, the majority of them to an island man interested…
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Moving up: A big moment for the class of 2015
Vashon High School’s class of 2015 graduated under sunny skies on Saturday at the high school stadium. The…
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Two meetings will focus on dock issues
Public officials will hold meetings next Monday and Tuesday to discuss and take comment on issues surrounding two…
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Accident victim had turned his life around, encouraged others
Kenny Sudduth is described by those who knew him as a fun-loving man who had a genuine care…
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County slowly cracks down on septic systems polluting local beaches
When Rhoni Grimshaw and her husband rented a home on outer Quartermaster Harbor a year and a half…
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Local artist works to keep Native traditions alive
At the Vashon Forest Stewards lumber yard last Friday, a group of second graders crowded around two 11-foot…
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Victim in December accident was driving under the influence
The young woman who died in a single-car accident on Vashon last December was intoxicated at the time…
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Mukai dispute continues, with open house a backdrop to fight in court
The legal battle over the Mukai Farm and Garden continues, as Texas resident Mary Matthews works to prevent…
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Islanders seek reelection to other boards, but some seats unfilled
While Vashon’s park board and school board will see races this fall, several islanders filed last week to…
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Three school board seats to be contested in fall election
Three seats on the Vashon School District’s board of commissioners will be contested in the November election.