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Volunteers survey island’s homeless, look to next year’s count

Volunteers who participated in the One Night Count last week counted 10 homeless people on Vashon and are…

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Island to take part in wide survey of homeless

This week Vashon will take part in two annual events to count its homeless, part of a broader…

VCC resident Lilah Hook listens to music as part of the center’s new Music & Memory program

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Elders find the healing power of music

A new program on Vashon is proving that an activity many people take for granted — plugging in…

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Two programs help heat Vashon homes

As colder weather settles in, low-income households that need help paying for heat and electricity can apply for…

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Program covers cost of emergency contraception for teens

In a continued expansion of the Granny’s Attic-funded medical voucher program, teens can now use the vouchers to…

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DoVE now offers a free legal clinic

Vashon’s anti-domestic violence organization, the DoVE Project, recently expanded its services to offer a free legal clinic for…

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New tool library to open for tool rentals

With over 200 items now available to borrow, the Vashon Tool Library is set to hold an open…

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Seahawk Malcolm Smith to appear at Thriftway

As part of a promotion for Proctor & Gamble (P&G), Seattle Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith will visit the…

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Patty’s Tamales will open pop-up restaurant on First Fridays

Starting this week, gallery cruisers will have a new dining option as Patty Freebourn of Patty’s Tamales will…

Sun Island Farm is one vendor at the Vashon Farmers Market that could be hit by steeper fees from King County. The market as a whole is also facing fee increases.

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Proposed county fee hikes raise concern at the farmers market

In a move that has come as a shock to many, King County has proposed significant increases in…

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Former restaurant kitchen will open to public

Addressing what he believes to be a long unfulfilled need on the island, Chris Lueck plans to turn…

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Newsman tells of heady days working in media

With nearly four decades of working in the print media, broadcast and entertainment industries under his belt, islander…

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Farmers Market moves indoors for the holiday season

With a new space and an earlier move indoors, the Farmers Market is looking at past attendance patterns…