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Park district to break ground on fields project
The Vashon Park District will break ground on its $1.3 million fields project with a golden shovel ceremony…
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Red tide in Quartermaster Harbor?
Islanders cruising along Quartermaster Drive on Monday were surprised to see bright orange water lapping up along the…
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An artist finds joy in the intricacy of botany
Jean Emmons is tired of painting pretty flowers. Don’t be mistaken. The 58-year-old botanical artist can paint flowers…
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State ferries survive the budget ax once again
State lawmakers — urged by the governor, ferry officials and countless constituents to find a permanent source of…
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Vashon High Schooler named ‘best teen chef’
A Vashon High School senior saw his years of cooking practice pay off last month, when he was…
Arts
Concert by talented high school percussion ensemble aims to hit the spot
Vashon High School’s percussion ensemble will play a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the VHS…
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School district issues layoff notices to seven teachers and employees
In what superintendent Michael Soltman called a process filled with angst and sadness, the Vashon School District issued…
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PTSA promises a good time under the big top
Lately when Islanders stop by Movie Magic to rent DVDs or get coffee, they’ve been asking owner Jackie…
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Dogs in Island Center Forest: Should rules be changed?
Regulations at Island Center Forest may soon change, as the Friends of Island Center Forest work with the…
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Pharmacy looks to cure problem area
The Vashon Pharmacy is collaborating with the Healthy Community Network to clean up the small, park-like area on…
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Islanders cope with the coldest April on record
Rain or shine, each day David Mielke makes the half-hour walk from his home on 171st Street to…
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Time is running out for a classic ferry
Jack Barbash loves his commute. And he says it’s because he gets to ride the Rhododendron.
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Fundraisers working hard to tee up money for two park district projects
The Vashon Park District is working to overcome financial hurdles as it moves forward on two of its…