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Island Quilter to reopen in town
Three years after closing in downtown Vashon, Island Quilter will open again next month in the former Windermere…
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Preschool, outdoor camp opens for young islanders
All through the dark days of winter, the beginning of a new outdoor playschool took shape on Vashon…
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VIFR to buy new fire engine
Vashon’s fire department has begun the process of buying a new fire engine, following the failure of another…
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Public meetings on supporting local healthcare coming soon
The Vashon-Maury Health Collaborative, which was active in trying to secure health care for the island after CHI…
Sports
Island rowers, coach, heading to world champs on U.S. National Team
This week, two rowers who grew up on Vashon and learned to row in Quartermaster Harbor will head…
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Strawberry Festival returns this weekend
Vashon’s largest party, the Strawberry Festival, will begin this Friday and last throughout the weekend, with standard favorites…
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Chamber names Rick Wallace this year’s grand marshal
Rick Wallace, a frequent volunteer for island organizations as diverse as VashonBe
Prepared and the Vashon Opera, has been…
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Treasure Island returns to heart of town
Treasure Island, a store that sells new and used jewelry, household items and home furnishings, is moving to…
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State Senate hopefuls to join island forum
Several of the candidates vying for Sharon Nelson’s senate seat will be on Vashon next Wednesday evening for…
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Burn ban is now in effect
The King County fire marshal has issued a fire safety burn ban in unincorporated areas of King County,…
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Vashon Fresh enters second season, expands offerings
Vashon Fresh, an online marketplace for locally grown and produced foods, is in its second season, with new…
Sports
Weather disrupts traditional hydro race around the island
It was a beautiful Fourth of July morning as the sun came up glowing red over Portage. Inner…
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Holiday keeps fire department busy
On the July 4 holiday last week, Vashon celebrated as is tradition with an impressive community fireworks display…