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Islander holds WSU Athletics responsible for poor decisions, viral news story

Editor’s note: The islander involved in this story has asked not to be identified in order to protect…

Local food truck operator worked to pass updated law

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Local food truck operator worked to pass updated law

Until a week ago, Washington was one of only two states in the country that still required food…

Chamber fair will feature variety of home-related businesses on Saturday

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Chamber fair will feature variety of home-related businesses on Saturday

This Saturday, the Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its fifth annual Home Fair at the high…

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Islander seeks changes in state’s wrongful death laws

A recent bill with connections to Vashon that proposes to change Washington’s wrongful death laws has overcome one…

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Technology saves life of island woman after boating accident

An island woman pulled lifeless from storm-whipped waters off of Burien three weeks ago after a boating accident…

VHS wrestlers place second overall at sub-regionals

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VHS wrestlers place second overall at sub-regionals

Last weekend’s sub-regional wrestling meet saw six teams battle it out on the Pirates’ home turf for the…

ZOMBiEZ is up for sale, but will remain open

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ZOMBiEZ is up for sale, but will remain open

As it enters its sixth year in business, Vashon’s uniquely monikered burger joint is up for sale while…

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Lucy’s Table will be closed during transition

The restaurant at the Burton Inn, Lucy’s Table, will close for “a winter break” and transition to new…

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Annual homeless count complete, island’s final numbers to be determined

Between 2 and 6 a.m. last Friday morning, two teams of volunteers traveled the island in search of…

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Health department’s look at island practitioner’s credentials continues

A Washington State Department of Health investigation is continuing into the work of Bethany Barnes, according to a…

Seals swim team to offer non-competitive program

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Seals swim team to offer non-competitive program

Next month, the Vashon Seals swim team will offer a new program for middle and high schoolers who…

VHS wrestlers holding their own against bigger schools

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VHS wrestlers holding their own against bigger schools

VHS wrestlers offered a master class in teamwork last week: first, with a couple of come-from-behind pins at…

McMurray robotics team sees success with water purification innovation

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McMurray robotics team sees success with water purification innovation

The Vashon Robotics Club’s McMurray Middle School team is headed to Des Moines, Washington, on Saturday to compete…