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Utilities retain use of rights-of-way

A Superior Court judge recently issued a formal ruling in favor of utility companies that would have had…

County restores shorelines to health

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County restores shorelines to health

To protect the many species which depend on the vital health of Puget Sound, King County has several…

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Ceremony will open new athletic field Friday night

Months after work began to replace the Vashon High School athletic field and track, the project is slated…

‘Stupid’ bikes to break rules, creative boundaries

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‘Stupid’ bikes to break rules, creative boundaries

Riding through town for another year Friday, cyclists will once again pilot their zaniest two- (or more) wheeled…

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Park district selects new commissioner

Last week, the Vashon Park District board selected islander Hans Van Dusen to be the new commissioner who…

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Affordable housing presentation set for tonight (Thursday)

Vashon HouseHold is ready to present its next potential affordable housing project to the community.

Nguyen wins primary, but Braddock wins with islanders

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Nguyen wins primary, but Braddock wins with islanders

The final results of the August primary election show that Joe Nguyen, candidate for state senate, finished ahead…

Backbone takes center stage in response to current affairs

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Backbone takes center stage in response to current affairs

On Saturday, the Backbone Campaign led an effort to create a human mural of an orca at Lisabeula…

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Water District 19 seeks new commissioner

Water District 19, which services the center and east side of Vashon from SW 160th Street to Portage,…

Island scouts celebrate 70 years, changes

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Island scouts celebrate 70 years, changes

Cub Scout Pack 275 will celebrate its 70th anniversary Saturday in Ober Park to share memories and mark…

Some islanders contend that air traffic noise has become so severe in recent years that something must be done, but not everyone is convinced. (Don Wilson photo)

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Islander takes on plane noise, hoping for quieter skies

Islander David Goebel is collecting signatures for a petition that he will deliver to the Port of Seattle…

Traffic code unclear about parking near island mailboxes

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Traffic code unclear about parking near island mailboxes

After discovering that her vehicle had been towed from a street in Vashon’s congested north end late last…

Documentary featuring Vashon meatsmith to screen at theater

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Documentary featuring Vashon meatsmith to screen at theater

A new documentary chronicling the “agrarian renaissance” across the nation, featuring islander Brandon Sheard, will be screened at…