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Vashon Park District seeks new commissioner
The Vashon Park District is seeking to fill the board vacancy left by former commissioner Scott Harvey, who…
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Fire chief faces park district over interlocal agreement
At the most recent park board meeting on June 12, Vashon Fire Chief Charlie Krimmert stood from his…
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Aspidistra store targeted by thieves ahead of opening
Thieves stole more than $15,000 worth of fine jewelry and other belongings reported missing last week from Aspidistra,…
Arts
With new book, island chef chronicles farm life and food
Kurt Timmermeister has never been afraid of trying new things, but when digital photography overtook traditional film, the…
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Park board member resigns over wage plan
Scott Harvey abruptly resigned as commissioner and vice chair of the Vashon Park District at the board meeting…
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Realities of policing Vashon, a place with “a state of mind”
King County Sheriff’s Deputy Seth Moore recently brought a Beachcomber reporter along while on duty, a day that…
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Aspidistra gallery, shop to open June 30
History, art and literature of the ages will soon flourish in Vashon Village with the grand opening of…
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Therapy dog enters contested race for island’s unofficial mayor
Goliath, the gentle giant and 6-year-old Newfoundland therapy dog who has delighted islanders, seniors and Vashon Community Care…
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Island brewing company opens Community Pub
Islander Cliff Goodman’s Community Pub, an outgrowth of his Vashon Brewing Company, opened on May 19 at its…
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Island choir has songs for threshold between life and death
Since 2005, the Vashon Threshold Choir has met islanders as they face the end of their lives, entering…
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Funeral director announces bid for state senate seat
Lisa Devereau, director of Vashon Island Funeral Services, has filed to represent Legislative District 34 and fill the…
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Nature Center BioBlitz event returns to catalogue island wildlife
After taking a hiatus last year from hosting a BioBlitz, the Vashon Nature Center will lead the 24-hour…