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Friday night house fire in Spring Beach neighborhood extinguished quickly

The fire department responded to a house fire Friday night in the Spring Beach neighborhood on Vashon's south…

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Vashon will honor Martin Luther King’s vision with event next week

Vashon's annual recognition of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. is slated for next week and will…

Molly Adams at Point Defiance Park.

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Island woman who died in car crash last week remembered as vibrant lover of animals

A single-vehicle crash on Vashon's north end claimed the life of islander Molly Adams last week, and those…

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Vashon HouseHold’s new affordable housing project moves forward

More than a decade after Vashon HouseHold purchased land on Bank Road to build affordable housing, the nonprofit…

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Woman dies in motor vehicle accident on Vashon’s north end | Updated

The King County Medical Examiner's Office has released the name of the Vashon woman killed in a car…

Rex Stratton and his dog Kuma.

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Moving away, island volunteer leaves behind long list of community accomplishments

Islanders who passed the Vashon Theatre a few weeks ago may have noticed a message of gratitude on…

Dr. Michael Kappelman

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Longtime island physician, Dr. Michael Kappelman, to retire in January

After more than 30 years caring for patients on Vashon, Dr. Michael Kappelman will retire next month.

At her new shop

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Master of the art of origami opens store in downtown Vashon

Island Paper Chase, the newest business in Vashon's town core, opened earlier this month and features the origami…

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Fulton Family Medicine expands clinic hours

Fulton Family Medicine announced last week that beginning in January, it will be open five days a week.

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County aims to increase ballot drop boxes, make voting more convenient and accessible

Voting might soon be more convenient throughout King County, including for residents of Vashon.

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Park district passes 2016 budget and swears in new board members

The Vashon Park District passed its 2016 budget, swore in new commissioners and elected officers at its board…

Ralph Moore PhotoShinglemill Creek.

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Winter rains have turned Shinglemill Creek into a roaring river

In recent days, visitors to Shinglemill Creek have found a surprise for them at the water's edge. The…

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Vashon boys’ basketball team undefeated so far this season

The boys' basketball team has begun the season strong and currently has a 5-0 record.