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County to begin cleanup of polluted Maury park

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County to begin cleanup of polluted Maury park

Contractor bid evaluation process underway; some trails will be temporarily closed to public.

Donations helping Burton skate park project take off

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Donations helping Burton skate park project take off

Fundraising will support improved accessibility for elderly and disabled people at the park.

Farms harvest for food bank

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Farms harvest for food bank

A new program will allow the Vashon Community Food Bank to buy wholesale produce grown on the island

Voice of Vashon launches video series on climate

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Voice of Vashon launches video series on climate

Climate Watch will focus on the efforts of islanders to prepare for a warming planet.

Burby race continues to draw old and new crowd

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Burby race continues to draw old and new crowd

Event has helped support Vashon Island High School athletic programs for decades.

Island bulkheads are center of county land use talk

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Island bulkheads are center of county land use talk

Midpoint update to the King County comprehensive plan includes response to sea level rise on Vashon.

Camp Goodtimes empowers kids to be kids

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Camp Goodtimes empowers kids to be kids

Children facing cancer diagnoses have fun, build connections.

Island pot farms going up in smoke

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Island pot farms going up in smoke

Five years after legalization, some marijuana businesses on Vashon struggle to turn a profit.

Park district will try for new levy rate in November

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Park district will try for new levy rate in November

Board says it will account for the district’s financial goals and for tackling urgent maintenance.

County talks comprehensive plan, climate change

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County talks comprehensive plan, climate change

New development regulations would limit construction in areas susceptible to sea level rise.

Unofficial mayoral candidates kick off campaigns

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Unofficial mayoral candidates kick off campaigns

Five hopefuls are raising money for a number of island charities and nonprofits.

Registration open for Bill Burby Inspirational Fun Run

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Registration open for Bill Burby Inspirational Fun Run

“It really is a community tradition. That’s what I see it as.”

Variety of new restaurants open on island

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Variety of new restaurants open on island

Each promises to be your new favorite spot in town.