School district sees immunizations up
in students overall
Less than two months after the head of Vashon’s largest social service agency met with local government officials to request increased county support for island nonprofits, it appears Vashon may benefit from additional funds or services as early as next year.
The Harbor School’s Board of Trustees has recently hired Mark McGough as the new head of school.
Downtown’s newest business, a frozen yogurt shop, opened recently in the front portion of the Suds Laundromat, and the owners say it has already become a busy after-school spot.
When Granny’s Attic closed its doors last week for its annual break, it marked 40 years supporting health care needs on the island and one year at its new location, where it had its busiest year ever.
Vashon Park District commissioners voted last week to approve a 5 percent increase in fees for the use of several island park and school district facilities.
Members of committee will provide advice, recommendations to county about official planning document
Students in a third-grade class at Chautauqua recently provided a different kind of nourishment for patrons of the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank: a Little Free Library stocked with books.
King County Sheriff’s Office officials led a meeting last week that may help islanders partner with the department more closely on a range of issues, including underage alcohol and drug use.
By SUSAN RIEMER
The Vashon High School Pirates boys’ varsity basketball team kicked off Nisqually League play Friday night with a win in SeaTac against the Seattle Christian Warriors.
In its current special exhibit, the Heritage Museum is showcasing the craft of former islander Marshall Sohl, who told the history of Vashon and its people by rendering it meticulously through wood burning and painting.
Two representatives from the sheriff’s office will hold a public meeting on Vashon Wednesday night with the goal of increasing communication and building relationships with islanders.