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Rowing club seeks help after falling tree damages boats
Lisa Lorentzen, president of the Burton Beach Rowing Club (BBRC), is trying to stay positive in the wake…
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Senate candidates turn out for forum ahead of primary
Six candidates vying for Sharon Nelson’s state senate seat attended a forum in Ober Park last Wednesday and…
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Park district seeks new commissioner, revists old business
The Vashon Park District will hold a special public meeting on Aug. 27 to conduct interviews with the…
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Panel with formerly incarcerated people meets Sunday
A community conversation with formerly incarcerated individuals will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5,…
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Against tide, island relay swim team crosses English Channel
After training in Puget Sound for months, a relay swim team from Vashon crossed the English Channel in…
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Going wild: some island natural areas in transition
Neill Point Natural Area, one of the southernmost locations on Vashon Island, looks hardly touched by human life.…
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Forum meets tonight with candidates for state senate
A moderated candidate forum of those seeking outgoing Sen. Sharon Nelson’s state senate seat will be hosted by…
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Lifelong islander captures crowds with famous 1950s hydroplane
No matter where you stand in lifelong islander Larry Fuller’s shop, you’re always looking at her: the gleaming,…
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Kimmco Inc. building sold, will become brewery
The old Kimmco building on Vashon Highway, across the street from Snapdragon’s Bakery and the Vashon Liquor store,…
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Per survey, WSF passengers want reliable service, new tech
After seeking input from ferry passengers to help shape its long-range plan, Washington State Ferries has shared the…
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Island Points acupuncture opens in Vashon Studio Lux
Island Points, a new community acupuncture clinic, has opened on Tuesdays in Studio Lux on Vashon Highway from…
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Gun safety coalition seeks to begin dialogue at festival
Months of community organizing have led to the formation of a broad coalition intended to promote gun safety…
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Island relay swim team to tackle English Channel for environmental cause
Warming up with pastries, hot soup and coffee after a frigid, overcast afternoon plunge in Vashon’s Paradise Cove,…