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Thrift store returns to town
Lost and Found, a thrift store formerly in Burton, moves to Vashon town.
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Park District sets budget, priorities for new year
Commissioners of the Vashon Park District have approved a $1.5 million dollar spending plan for 2020
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Natural gas leaves many feeling grim
Puget Sound Energy’s liquefied natural gas facility in Tacoma has many critics, including islanders.
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Islanders, park district consider help for dock
The park district has formed a committee for islanders interested in saving the Tramp Harbor dock.
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Vashon to get noise monitor for air traffic
The device will augment the Port of Seattle’s current system for one year.
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Park, fire districts closing in on interlocal agreement
Negotiations over contract for fire protection services have taken more than a year.
Arts
Folk singer, storyteller will shine on theatre stage
John Craigie is making a stop on the island as part of his “Keep It Warm” tour.
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Snapdragon Bakery & Café listed for sale
Adam Cone and Megan Hastings have owned the business since 2006.
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Islanders consider next steps for Tramp Harbor dock
At a public forum last week, many hoped for an obvious path forward that was not immediately clear.
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County updating snow removal plan
Augments the county’s existing designated snow routes in rural and urban unincorporated areas.
Sports
As winter nears, be ready to play indoors
There is a variety of team sport and recreation opportunities on the island during colder months.
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Histories converge at evolving skatepark
The Burton Adventure Recreation Center site and the surrounding area have served many over the years
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With ‘no alternative,’ beloved dock pushed further to brink
The ailing dock will be closed to the public early next month.