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Crews help heal a worn landscape on Maury

On Monday, a crew of five young adults in hard hats and work boots spent the morning balanced…

Delene Rodenberg coordinates the county’s Wraparound Services program on Vashon.

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Coordinating services: One woman makes a difference for families

When Sarah Lake St. Germain, a single mother of three, has a crisis at home, she doesn’t call…

Anders (left) and Per-Lars Blomgren wrestle each other during a practice early last season.

Sports

Coaching brothers energize, inspire Pirate wrestlers

Muscle Shirt Monday, Tye Dye Tuesday, Thug Thursday. It’s not theme nights at a college bar; it’s a…

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Man charged with possession of child porn placed in alternative program

A Vashon man has been sentenced to two months in a King County alternative program after being convicted…

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County reveals plan for developing former Glacier site

The former Glacier mining site on Maury Island will one day boast a maintained trail system, a parking…

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Middle schoolers bring drug prosecutor to speak on Vashon

A group of McMurray students is bringing a former federal drug prosecutor from Idaho to Vashon next week…

Rev. Carmen McDowell at a Sunday worship. Behind her is harpist Leslie McMichael.

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Unitarians embrace social justice, spiritual openness | Finding Faith Series

On a recent Sunday morning in Burton, a group of Islanders crammed into the small, whitewashed fellowship hall…

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School district officials vet plan for new summer school

After an effort to hold a summer school at Vashon High School faltered last year, the school district…

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Islanders join global movement, plan dance on Valentine’s Day

On Valentine’s Day afternoon, a large group of Islanders — some who have been practicing for weeks —…

Cynthia Golfus plays harp for a terminally ill woman on Vashon.

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Bringing music into life’s end

Last month, as islander Cynthia Golfus played soft harp music at the bedside of an elderly woman dying…

Lu-Ann Branch’s minivan was rear-ended at the Point Defiance ferry last week. The driver then attacked Branch and threatened her and her friend.

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Vashon woman injured in attack at Pt. Defiance

A well-known Vashon woman was attacked at the Point Defiance ferry last week in an incident that has…

Painter Pam Ingalls and musician Daryl Redeker will team up again for Brush Notes II.

Arts

The creative process on display: Painter, musician put on unique performance

The Open Space for Arts & Community is bringing back what they call the riskiest show they’ve ever…

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Fate of ferries again uncertain as session begins

As the state legislature convenes this month, lawmakers say they hope to again bail out the ferry system…