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Making a difference for others, row by row
On a warm afternoon last week a garden on Wax Orchard Road hummed with activity: One woman planted…
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Vashon senior center welcomes a new director
The Vashon Senior Center has recently named a new director to lead the nonprofit agency, Islander Ava Apple,…
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Longtime Vashon bakery strives for a profitable path in a tough economy
Bob’s Bakery, a staple of Island life since 1986, hit lean times earlier this year, and after making…
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Former Islander Dr. Foege receives highest civilian honor
Former Islander Dr. William Foege was chosen last week to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest…
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Heritage museum’s Vietnam exhibit nominated for award
The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association’s exhibit “Home of Record” has been nominated for an award given by the…
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Pertussis outbreak appears to slow on Vashon, health care professionals remain concerned
Pertussis is at epidemic levels in Washington state, and 19 cases have been reported on Vashon since Dec.…
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American Legion reaches out to younger veterans
American Legion Post 159, celebrating 10 years of service on Vashon this month, is broadening its focus and…
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Experts urge Vashon to get ready for earthquake, tsunami
A tsunami with waves up to 8 feet high could inundate Quartermaster Harbor just 18 minutes after an…
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Agency battling domestic violence hopes to grow
In the year since The DoVE Project opened, the small nonprofit has served nearly 50 Islanders dealing with…
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New voucher program helps Islanders get care
A program of Granny’s Attic intended to lessen the financial obstacles to receiving health care on Vashon has…
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Pertussis continues to spread on Vashon
Five new cases of pertussis have been diagnosed on Vashon so far this month, bringing the total number…
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Food bank now open on Tuesdays
The Vashon Maury Community Food Bank has added a food distribution day to its schedule and is now…
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From 12 to 93, Islanders learn the joys of photography
On a recent rainy afternoon, several photographers gathered among the vibrant quilts and bright-colored bolts of fabric at…