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Island’s zen center to host open house at new property north of town
After many years of looking for property, the Puget Sound Zen Center has purchased nearly 7 acres just…
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Island tours tell “mostly true” history, now from e-bikes
Islander Chris Austin, a fan of history, comedy and biking, is offering his Mostly True Vashon Tours for…
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K2 building sells after more than a decade on the market
The K2 building, for sale for more than a decade after once serving as a manufacturing hub on…
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RV, cars, boat burn in weekend fire at Spring Beach
Vashon’s fire department responded to a fire in the Spring Beach neighborhood last Saturday morning. The blaze started…
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Back-to-school drive under way for Vashon public school students
The annual back-to-school drive is under way for youth at Vashon’s public schools.
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Amid immigration crisis, islanders work for change
Stories regarding immigration, increasingly in the news, are often difficult for many people to learn about, but on…
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Following fatal injury on site, lighthouse is closed for investigations
The Point Robinson lighthouse is closed for insurance and Coast Guard investigations after a woman fell there during…
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County awards $84,000 to Vashon Senior Center
Vashon’s Senior Center recently received some good news from King County: an $84,000 grant from the Veterans, Seniors…
Obituaries
Rochelle Munger remembered as beloved teacher, musician and athlete
Rochelle Munger, teacher, musician, athlete and islander, died July 27, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. She…
News
Primary results: Braddock, Nguyen will compete for state senate seat
Democratic candidates Joe Nguyen and Shannon Braddock rose to the top of the 11-candidate field to win the…
Sports
Vashon Pool is busy, making changes this summer
This summer, with one of the warmest Julys on record, has been perfect for swimming, and the Vashon…
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Strawberry Festival, an island tradition, continues
Vashon’s 109th Strawberry Festival came to a close last Sunday, after a weekend full of parades, music, art,…
News
Construction underway at island’s public schools
More than a year ago, islanders passed a nearly $10 million bond for capital improvements at the school…