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Fire department’s buildings, vehicle fleet are aging, require attention
The fire department’s facilities and fleet of vehicles are at an advanced age and not serving the district…
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Ferry system will test new loading procedures next week at Fauntleroy
Changes to the vehicle-loading process at the Fauntleroy ferry dock are slated for next week as part of…
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Event will mark dark day in island’s, U.S. history
Next week, islanders will recognize a painful portion of U.S. history with a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary…
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Granny’s awards grants for health and wellness
Granny’s Attic recently completed its spring grant cycle and awarded $90,000 to local nonprofits that focus on the…
Sports
Valkyries end season with win
The Vashon Valkyries ended their season Monday evening at the Vashon High School stadium with a dramatic win…
Sports
Vashon boys’ lacrosse continues successful season with two more victories.
The Vashon Vultures met the Gig Harbor Tide on Tuesday, April 25, hoping for revenge after the team…
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Region’s teen Explorers gather at Camp Sealth to practice emergency response skills
Last weekend, 36 teens from fire Explorer posts on Vashon and surrounding areas participated in a weekend at…
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VIFR’s ability to respond to emergencies questioned as volunteer force falls
Facing a decline in its volunteer ranks, many at Vashon’s fire department say personnel numbers have become so…
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VIPP seeks foster homes for dogs
Vashon Island Pet Protectors, the island’s pet rescue organization, is looking for individuals and families to foster dogs…
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Pet boarding, day care business to close, fundraising effort launched
Avalon Pet Care, which has served island pets and their owners for more than 20 years, will close…
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School district fields warnings about potential gun violence at VHS
Last week, school district officials received several warnings about a possible shooting at the high school, allegedly slated…
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Ferry officials study Fauntleroy dock procedures for ‘quick fix’ effort
Last Friday, several Washington State Ferries officials visited the Fauntleroy ferry dock to observe loading and unloading procedures…
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More than a decade in the making, new affordable housing development opens
While the subject of affordable housing has been debated on the island in recent months, work has been…