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Island job turnover highlights housing shortage
Competitive wages and good benefits aren’t enough for many to afford the cost of living on Vashon.
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Hilary Emmer receives award from Vashon HouseHold
The Broad Shoulders, Big Heart Award is given in memory of the organization’s founder, Jean Bosch.
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Goliath, therapy dog and island unofficial mayor, dies
“Everybody ran to him. He never had a person or a dog that he could never get along…
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School board to explore late start times
Middle and high school students need more sleep, but delaying the start of the school day is tricky.
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Vashon Community Council committee gears up
The discussion was centered around how a formal island community council could operate.
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Equine workshops inspire students’ best selves
The series is intended to develop skills useful in high school and beyond.
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Bill to safeguard park services stalls
“We want to make sure that the park district can maintain its operations,” said Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon.
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As Vashon Kids program marks anniversary, VYFS looks ahead
Growing demand for services strains the limited funding available to provide them.
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Lawsuits filed against contractors over millings
King County is engaged in legal action on the millings on Vashon.
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For southern residents, missing orca a sign of the times
The disappearance of L41, known as Mega, leaves the current population at a historic low of 72.
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Islanders want new community council
A committee to form a new Vashon-Maury Island Community Council held its first meeting last week.
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Park district weary of illegal dumping
The Vashon Park District has had to pay more attention to waste in recent years than ever before.
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Event will consider end of life options
Volunteers of the Seattle-based nonprofit End of Life Washington will present.