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Vashon could lose ferry routes under state’s worst-case scenario

In what state officials are calling a dire situation, Vashon Island could see two of its three ferry…

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The latest from the census: Vashon’s a wealthier place

Vashon has become a wealthier place in the last decade, according to data recently released by the U.S.…

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Wilderness program gets $32,000 grant, plans to expand offerings

Riding on a significant grant, the Vashon Wilderness Program plans to expand its offerings this year and hopes…

Pat Engrissei poses by a banner hung in his bus for the final trip.

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Pat’s last drive: Fans of longtime bus driver throw him a surprise retirement party

About 50 people packed into the north-end ferry terminal on Friday evening to honor longtime bus driver Pat…

Opinion

High court’s decision heralds a new day | Editorial

Every now and then, a court steps in and through the force of its opinion brings about wholesale…

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Volunteer elves bring in less after fundraising disruption

After being kicked out of the main intersection by the sheriff’s department and scrambling to devise a new…

Business

Business owners create new network

Members of a new business networking group on Vashon say they’ve generated more then $26,000 in profits for…

Sports

Soccer club finishes season, honors coaches

The Vashon Island Soccer Club (VISC) wrapped up another successful season last month, with about 600 players participating…

Coyotes are is about the size of a collie but usually much thinner.

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Once scarce, coyotes are being spotted all over Vashon

Living on the west side of Vashon near Camp Sealth, Bella Ormseth has become accustomed to chasing raccoons…

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Grant will allow museum to improve archive space

The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association has received a significant grant that will allow the volunteer group to move…

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State asks residents to grab their cameras and capture king tides

The state Department of Ecology (DOE) is asking citizens to help it document the upcoming “king tides” on…

Natalie Johnson/Staff Photo PSE Foundation president Andy Wappler

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Voice of Vashon looks to the future

Voice of Vashon, the Island’s community radio and television network, has grown exponentially since its inception a dozen…

Business

John L. Scott adds agent from Ohio

John L. Scott has added a new face to its cadre of Realtors. Ishan Dillon, 29, recently moved…