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Fire department launches subscription service

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Fire department launches subscription service

The fire department has recently launched a subcription service that covers patients’ portions of the cost of hospital…

Music library lends instruments for free

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Music library lends instruments for free

Islanders walking through downtown Vashon in recent weeks may have spotted something new in store windows: an array…

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Program honoring Martin Luther King set for Monday

For the 27th year, Emma Amiad will host an evening program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Quick response, luck, keeps Christmas Day house fire damage minor

The fire department responded to a house fire on Christmas day, but there was little damage as firefighters…

Vashon housing prices continue to climb, reflect regional trend

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Vashon housing prices continue to climb, reflect regional trend

As housing prices escalate around the region, Vashon reflects the trend, with housing costs rising and people with…

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Luminarias at Fisher Pond lit longest night

Islander Karen Biondo and many “solstice elves” transformed Fisher Pond with 1,000 luminarias lining the footpath and glowing…

New apuncture, massage practice opens in town

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New apuncture, massage practice opens in town

Two island women have recently joined together to create a space for acupuncture and massage in the heart…

Get set to swim: Dome project nearly complete at Vashon Pool

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Get set to swim: Dome project nearly complete at Vashon Pool

The long-awaited dome at the Vashon Pool was installed last week, and public swimming sessions are expected to…

Dungeness crab population declining in south sound

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Dungeness crab population declining in south sound

The winter crabbing season is set to close at the end of the month, but several marine areas…

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With change in leadership, VYFS increases community outreach, expands services

By SUSAN RIEMER

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State wildlife officials apprehend squid poachers at Tramp Harbor

State wildlife officers recently apprehended several squid fishers at the Tramp Harbor dock for breaking laws regarding limits…

Living with Predators: Nature Center releases livestock management guide

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Living with Predators: Nature Center releases livestock management guide

With the increase of predators on the island, the Vashon Nature Center has released a guide intended to…

Fire commissioners set to vote on 2018 budget next week

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Fire commissioners set to vote on 2018 budget next week

Vashon’s fire commissioners are poised to vote next week on the district’s 2018 budget, a $5.2 million spending…