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Second graders Jaime Pereyda

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Students learn the ins and outs of sustainability

As Vashon School District officials make decisions about the energy efficiency and sustainability of the new high school…

Volunteers Erin O’Reilly and Ashley Merchant and Camp Sealth employee Eric Miller work on a dock at the camp.

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Volunteers descend on Camp Sealth for a month of outdoor work

A team of eight young adults from around the country has made a temporary home at Vashon’s Camp…

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School district’s technology levy passes

Vashon Island School District’s Technology and Capital Projects Levy passed last week, with 70 percent of those who…

The King County Ferry District will have to find a new place to park its two water taxis

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WSF project raises questions for PO boat

The King County Water Taxi may be forced to find a new place to dock in Seattle, should…

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School board weighs costs, options for energy efficiency at new school

Last week the Vashon School Board’s five members showed sustainability was a priority for the new Vashon High…

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Consultants propose big changes to ferry fare system

A ferry fare study completed for the state last month recommended sweeping changes to Vashon’s three ferry routes.

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District’s own timber could accent new high school

The Vashon Island School District hopes to accomplish two goals at once, as it thins the forest around…

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Waterfront homes may have been robbed by boat

Burglars, it appears, used a boat to haul off television sets, a computer and other goods from three…

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WSF offers one last chance to board the Rhody

This weekend Washington State Ferries will make the Rhododendron, which is currently docked in Eagle Harbor, available for…

Richard Parr

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Rowing club hires New Zealand coach

The Vashon Island Rowing Club, which has seen increased participation and success in recent years, has hired an…

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Vashon’s police coverage to decline this spring

Vashon will see a reduced police presence — including the possible loss of nighttime patrols — as soon…

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Island man charged with indecent exposure

A Vashon man pled not guilty on Wednesday to charges that he forced a teen girl to touch…

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School district searches for families for full-day kindergarten

When Islander Tina Parrish signed up her youngest son for kindergarten last spring, she decided she would pay…