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Compassion in action: Growing a bounty for those in need
The Vashon-Maury Community Food Bank, a nonprofit organization located at Sunrise Ridge.
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H1N1 vaccine in short supply
Most Islanders hoping to receive an H1N1 shot at their physician's offices and avoid the flu will have…
Business
New store puts forward local goods
Tucked into a tiny shop space behind Island Quilter is Vashon’s newest retail establishment — and it is…
News
H1N1 arrives on Vashon Island, but level of outbreak remains low
Vashon medical officials saw their first cases of confirmed H1N1 flu last week, indicating that a virus that…
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Monday night dinners at Village Green serve Vashon’s hungry
One recent Monday as the warm fall day gave way to a chilly evening, several Islanders gathered in…
Arts
Pet Partners grow, serve more
Keeping with the spirit of dogs being a human’s best friend, several dogs and their owners were recently…
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Public health officials: Get your H1N1 flu vaccines this fall
As the H1N1 virus flu virus spreads in many communities, public health officials are continuing to press the…
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Island officials ready Vashon for the H1N1 flu pandemic
With fall approaching and the H1N1 virus spreading, several Islanders are working to make sure Vashon is as…
Business
Wendy’s Weather’d Wear moves a block south in town
Wendy Rogers, owner of Wendy’s Weather’d Wear, will move her consignment clothing store downtown to the former Beachcomber…
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State considers charging higher peak ferry fare during summer
The state Transportation Commission recently proposed a 2.5 percent increase in ferry fares this fall as well as…
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Electrical storm and downed tree cause outages
Several Islanders have been left in the dark on more than one occasion recently when power failures affected…
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Clothing swap offers a fresh take on fashion
Arlette Moody’s closets are full of one-of-a-kind items — multi-colored capri pants for her daughter, a Mad Hatter’s…
Business
Vashon Island Travel reinvents itself to fit the changing times
After serving Vashon travelers in the same location since 1994, Vashon Island Travel has moved as well as…