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Seattle Fire Department taps talents of local volunteer
Tucker Lazare credits the Vashon fire department with saving his life as a baby, and after volunteering there…
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One or more cougars make a visit to Vashon | Updated
This story was updated to reflect an additional cougar sighting on Aug. 1.
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Preliminary agreement reached with new health care network
Neighborcare Health, a network of primary medical and dental care clinics in Seattle, reached an agreement in principal…
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Gap in medical services likely as talks continue
With slightly more than a week before the Franciscan clinic is set to close, talks are continuing with…
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Meals on Wheels faces budget cuts, high demand
When islander David Mielke's independent grandmother was 103, he moved her to the island and set her up…
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Fire damages south-end home
A fire caused considerable damage to a house on the south end of the island on Wednesday.
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VYFS, former clinical director sued by agency’s previous intern
A former intern at Vashon Youth & Family Services is suing the agency and its previous clinical director,…
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Vashon’s fire department strengthens its water rescue capabilities
Thanks to a specialized paddle board purchased through a grant from Vashon Rotary, island firefighters say they can…
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Dog lost on July 4 remains missing
Over the recent holiday weekend, Vashon Island Pet Protectors fielded calls for about 15 lost dogs, and one…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: What’s wrong with Vashon health care?
Almost 50 years ago, a few dedicated, ambitious volunteers founded Vashon Maury Health Services (VMHS) with two or…
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Island group works to help Syrian immigrant family find new home
Moved to action by the humanitarian crisis in Syria, a group of islanders is hoping to help immigrants,…
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Likely solution found for health center
The Franciscan clinic is set to close in three weeks, and Dr. Gary Koch, the medical director there,…
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Fire department extinguishes small south-end fire
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue responded to a southend brush fire last night just off the beach near…