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July 4th hydro race is part of island’s history

Islander Karl Olsen won the traditional early morning hydro race around the island on July 4, edging out…

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Potential, current health care providers to meet Friday

The two health networks potentially interested in establishing a clinic at Sunrise Ridge are slated to meet with…

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County drops proposed plans to charge fees to septic system owners

King County's public health department announced last week that it will not pursue its onsite septic system oversight…

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County Council votes to create property tax pilot program to help those behind in payments

By this fall, King County property owners who are behind in their property taxes are expected to benefit…

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Care center hires new medical director

Vashon Community Care has recently hired James Buttitta, MD, as its new medical director and resident physician.

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North-end ferry dock set to re-open for waiting vehicles

After a year of construction at the north-end ferry dock, the ferry system has announced that construction is…

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New options arise for island health care

With just six weeks before CHI-Franciscan Health closes the island's largest medical clinic, two health care networks have…

Airlift Northwest's helicopters respond to island emergencies when a quick transport to a hospital is necessary.

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Airlift Northwest to pay visit to Sunrise Ridge this weekend

On Mother's Day one year ago, islander Pete Welch celebrated with his family by having breakfast out and…

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County still open to feedback on septic system fee proposal

At a public meeting on Vashon last week, King County received several comments on its proposal to charge…

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VCC ends adult day-health program

Vashon Community Care will close its adult day health program, Break Time, at the end of the month…

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Open house set for new affordable home site

Vashon Household will host an open house celebration for its new affordable home ownership project this weekend.

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Community groups plan for clinic closure

With the August closure of the longtime clinic at Sunrise Ridge growing closer, several island agencies that are…

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Fire commissioners appoint interim leader

With the fire department facing a leadership transition, district commissioners have appointed Bob Larsen to the interim assistant…