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UPDATED: Seven Vashon buses will head to Seattle women’s march on Saturday

Update: Organizers have provided the following information about boarding:

Cougar still free after trapping attempt

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Cougar still free after trapping attempt

One week after state wildlife officials set a trap for the island’s cougar, the large cat remains free.

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Community Service Area Plan: County-led planning process moves ahead

The subcomittees working on developing recommendations to help guide development on Vashon over the next decade have completed…

50 years of service: Fire department volunteer hits major milestone

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50 years of service: Fire department volunteer hits major milestone

As the flames at the Vashon Energy fire quieted last month, a group of firefighters took a break…

Thirteen members of Vashon’s Second Saturday Knitters club made pussyhats — hats made from pink yarn that will be worn by those marching in The Women’s March on Washington, Saturday and those supporting it from afar. The group is sending the hats to a collection site in Virginia and also making some for interested islanders. (Katie Bunnell Photo)

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UPDATED | Islanders preparing for Saturday marches

UPDATE: As of Wednesday afternoon, seven buses had been chartered for the march. The organizers provided the following…

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Boys’ basketball: Vashon loses nail-biter before winning against University Prep

Casper Forest stepped to the charity stripe with 3.5 seconds remaining last Tuesday, Jan. 10, during a game…

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Amerigas apologizes, works to meet customers’ propane needs after Vashon Energy fire

In response to a growing number of Vashon Energy customers who say they are have run out of…

State Supreme Court justice to speak at event honoring Martin Luther King

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State Supreme Court justice to speak at event honoring Martin Luther King

State Supreme Court justice Mary Yu, a former Vashon Island resident, will speak at this year’s commemorative service…

For the birds: Taking the annual Christmas count

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For the birds: Taking the annual Christmas count

Last week, on a day when many islanders were still welcoming the new year, some 60 others took…

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Neighborcare Health clinic expands to meet demand

Three months after the clinic reopened at Sunrise Ridge, Neighborcare Health officials say a temporary provider has been…

After months-long search, longtime volunteer named VIFR chief

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After months-long search, longtime volunteer named VIFR chief

The process to bring on a new chief at the Vashon fire department has come to a close,…

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Vashon Energy employees recovering, temporary office to open

One month after the explosion and fire at Vashon Energy, the two employees who were injured are recovering,…

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DOVE to offer Green Dot ‘bystander training’

Twice this month The DOVE Project will offer free trainings to help reduce violence and hostility on the…