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Gregoire wants to create a regional ferry district to take on the ailing system
Gov. Chris Gregoire has proposed that the state get out of the ferry business.
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King County finalizes deal with Glacier, takes posession of mine site
Those close to the effort to stop Glacier Northwest’s mining expansion on Maury Island celebrated Thursday as King…
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Vashon nonprofit receives conservation award for work in Indonesia
An Island organization was recently recognized for its grassroots efforts at conservation in one of the most biologically…
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Young engineers create winning robot, advance to state competition
The crowd went wild in the gym of Tahoma Senior High School in Covington, cheering as students from…
Sports
From pom poms to pins, a cheerleader defies stereotypes
When Julie Wilson, a junior at Vashon High School, told her friends she was joining the school’s wrestling…
Business
The new face of farming
When Dustin Calery first saw George Page manning Sea Breeze Farm’s booth at the Ballard farmers market almost…
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Public invited to comment on park district budget
Under the Vashon Park District's proposed 2011 budget, all popular park district programs will continue, but district-sponsored sports…
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Advocates urge Islanders to fight ferry fare hikes
Following news that the Island could see higher ferry fares and reduced service, Islanders — concerned the changes…
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The magic of the season: Bettie Edwards helps to keep the spirit of Christmas alive
When Maggie Albertson, a former Islander, recently visited Vashon for the first time in about two years, The…
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Seattle Storm coach gets Chautauqua girls excited about basketball
Last Friday students at Chautauqua Elementary School received a special visit. Brian Agler, coach of the Seattle Storm…
Sports
Local high schooler shoots her way to the top
When Islander Marisca Mozeleski’s uncle took her and her family shooting a few years ago, she thought it…
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Vashon Island task force tries to find ‘hot spots’ for underage drinking
In a continued effort to reduce underage drinking on the Island, the Vashon Healthy Community Network is working…
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Young musicians earn spots in honor bands
A number of musicians at Vashon High School were recently selected to participate in several honor bands, joining…