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King County redraws Vashon flood zones

Thanks to a new county study, Islanders who own property along Vashon’s 45 miles of shoreline will soon…

Islanders have lunch at an organic farm in Guatemala during a Rotary trip last July. From left to right: Maximo Mandl

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Rotary hosts fiesta to honor Vashon’s special connection with Guatemala

Next weekend St. John Vianney Catholic Church will fill with the sounds of Guatemalan music. Colorful art from…

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Community Cinema brings award-winning films, discussion to Vashon

When Islander Jane Berg saw the documentary “For Once In My Life” on PBS earlier this year, she…

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Environmental group focuses on economics, presents new documentary

Vashon Earth Care has combined forces with the Backbone Campaign and Transition Vashon to foster dialogue about strengthening…

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Community Cinema comes to Vashon

When Islander Jane Berg saw the documentary “For Once In My Life” on PBS earlier this year, she…

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Burglary rates appear to drop after a surge in 2010

After a small surge in commercial burglaries on Vashon last year, Sgt. JR Hall, Vashon’s administrative sergeant, says…

Leslie Brown/Staff Photo Alix Clarke speaks to the Unitarian Fellowship at Lewis Hall last month while members of the Amnesty Club listen and laugh. From left

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Conversation with Burmese leader inspires high schoolers

Dozens of students’ favorite books were sent to Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Donated generators will power emergency shelters on Vashon

Thanks to donations acquired by Vashon Island Fire and Rescue (VIFR), Vashon will be more prepared for a…

Vashon High School sophomore Maya McTighe is working to bring Challenge Day to the school.

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Vashon High School prepares for a challenge

Student hopes to address cliques and exclusion with a special workshop.

County officials hope that signs posted near the newly aquired natural area will discourage dirt bikers from riding there.

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County, Maury residents concerned about dirt bikes at new natural area

Months after King County took ownership of the former Glacier Northwest property on Maury Island and opened it…

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Waves from Japan Tsunami sloshed around Quartermaster for three days

Quartermaster Harbor felt the effects of the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan more than other…

The Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah route could see reduced mid-day and late-night service

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Ferry cuts may not be as severe as anticipated

Due to tentative concessions made by state ferry workers, ferry service reductions and fare increases may not be…

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Local 9-11 memorial will include piece of the World Trade Center

Vashon Island Fire and Rescue (VIFR) is moving forward on plans to construct a 9-11 memorial that will…