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Search for new high school principal begins

The Vashon Island School District has begun its search for the next Vashon High School principal, forming a…

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Training center expands to meet growing demand

Core Centric, faced with a growing demand for its personal training classes, has rented an additional space in…

Jude Spaith's 1992 Nissan Pathfinder was towed to an impound lot in West Seattle after a rollover accident on Vashon Highway.

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Car accident leads to an impound nightmare for one Islander

An Islander facing steep hospital bills and a traffic ticket after a car accident says that because of…

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Rising sea levels could alter life on Vashon

One morning last month, an extreme high tide collided with a blustery winter storm to create a surge…

King County Sheriff John Urquhart answers questions at the community council meeting Monday night.

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Islanders voice concern over drug houses

The half-dozen or so reported drug houses on Vashon likely won’t be shut down any time soon, King…

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Ferry officials say to expect delays at Fauntleroy due to tollboth closure

A tollbooth closure at the Fauntleroy ferry dock in West Seattle could cause long lines and delays for…

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School district says it’s time to plan for an education of the future

Tomorrow evening an internationally known technology expert will visit Vashon to give a talk on preparing students for…

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Fire department faces more calls, more off-island transports than in years past

Vashon’s fire department faced a record number of medical-related calls last year and transported more people than ever…

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Sex offender back in jail, scheduled for release next month

A Level 3 sex offender who moved to Vashon in 2011 is back in jail and expected to…

David Godsey of the Open Space for Arts & Community and the Portage Fill at the last inaugural ball.

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Open Space holds another grand inaugural ball

In January 2009, the Open Space for Arts & Community, a brand-new venue at the time, was the…

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Sheriff’s office closes case of India Castle’s death

The King County Sheriff's Office has concluded its investigation into the death of islander India Castle. Because the…

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Auditor’s report questions costs of Chetzemoka

Washington’s ferries are among the most expensive in the nation, and the Chetzemoka, which serves Vashon, was especially…

Club Commodore Dennis Williams and Rear Commodore Buzz Blick.

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Yacht club plans to replace its aging dock

The Quartermaster Yacht Club’s docks have long been a labor of love. The small, nonprofit club built its…