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Vaccine exemption rate declines sharply

School district sees immunizations up in students overall

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Vashon social service agencies seek increased funding from King County

Less than two months after the head of Vashon’s largest social service agency met with local government officials…

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Harbor School hires new head of school

The Harbor School’s Board of Trustees has recently hired Mark McGough as the new head of school.

Heather Rhoads-Weaver and her children

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Frozen yogurt shop opens at laundromat

Downtown’s newest business, a frozen yogurt shop, opened recently in the front portion of the Suds Laundromat, and…

Sisters and frequent Granny’s Attic shoppers Faith

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At 40, Granny’s Attic sees business boom in town

When Granny’s Attic closed its doors last week for its annual break, it marked 40 years supporting health…

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Park district commissioners approve increases to user fees for parks, schools

Vashon Park District commissioners voted last week to approve a 5 percent increase in fees for the use…

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King County seeks volunteers to craft long-range plan for Vashon

Members of committee will provide advice, recommendations to county about official planning document

Several students in Jenni Wilke’s third-grade class at Chautauqua pose for a photo after donating a Little Free Library to the Vashon food bank last week. Wilke

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Young readers donate Little Free Library to community food bank

Students in a third-grade class at Chautauqua recently provided a different kind of nourishment for patrons of the…

Sheriff’s office meeting may lead to increased community partnerships

King County Sheriff's Office officials led a meeting last week that may help islanders partner with the department…

Vashon Park District to vote on raising user fees next week

By SUSAN RIEMER

VHS boys’ basketball: Pirates defeat Seattle Christian in first league game of season

The Vashon High School Pirates boys' varsity basketball team kicked off Nisqually League play Friday night with a…

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Current exhibit spotlights islander who made art for history’s sake

In its current special exhibit, the Heritage Museum is showcasing the craft of former islander Marshall Sohl, who…

King County Sheriff’s Office representatives to hold public meeting on Vashon this week

Two representatives from the sheriff's office will hold a public meeting on Vashon Wednesday night with the goal…