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Rabbi will share civil rights stories at forum honoring Dr. King

For the 24th year in a row, a local event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther…

The Vashon Presbyterian Church

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Church focuses on overseas epidemic

A local congregation is focusing its efforts this holiday season on providing aid to the overseas fight against…

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Park district finalizes its budget amidst concerns

The Vashon Park District commissioners have finalized a $1.1 million budget for next year that includes funds to…

Volunteers Barbara Hansen

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Senior center nourishes with new kitchen, Market Bucks program

Six months after the Vashon Senior Center installed a commercial kitchen, it is serving more people at lunch…

Mi Escuelita assistant teacher Lilia Longworth helps Harold Little with his jacket

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Preschool provides more than learning

The sounds of English and Spanish filled the air last week at the island’s newest preschool as children…

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Park district may lengthen pool season, votes down fee proposal

A proposal to adjust user fees at island athletic facilities and public schools was defeated last week in…

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Boys b-ball team undefeated so far

With three games behind it, the boys’ basketball team is on an early-season winning streak.

Islanders bless the bell and bell tower at a rededication  ceremony at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Sunday.  The bell was given to the church 50 years ago by the family of a young boy who drowned.

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Episcopal church dedicates new bell tower

For the first time in several months, the bell rang at the Episcopal church on Sunday morning.

Hedy Anderson makes caramel last week at the Cohousing Common House. This week she has moved her operation into the former Little House building

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Islander finds a sweet spot in candy making

Standing at a stove stirring a large pot of caramel last week, islander Hedy Anderson shared her journey…

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True Value to become an Ace Hardware store

After 37 years in business as True Value, the hardware store and service center will soon become part…

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Park board to vote on proposed user fee changes tonight

Vashon Park District’s board of commissioners will vote on a proposal to adjust user fees, raising some fees…

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Two island medical clinics bring on new health care providers

At a time when many islanders are expressing concerns about health care on Vashon, two clinics have hired…

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Island groups will offer free Thanksgiving dinners this week

The island will host three free Thanksgiving dinners for anyone in the community who would like to gather…