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Ruling stands for park district as court closes Rosser case

The state Court of Appeals has declined to reconsider a case between the Vashon Park District and islander…

The new Vashon High School includes large open spaces

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New high school poised to open its doors

After more than a decade of planning and a year and a half of construction, the new Vashon…

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Granny’s Attic funds health care needs while large expense looms

Granny’s Attic, which funds a variety of health-related programs on the island, awarded another round of grants this…

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Island bakery to change hands

Bob’s Bakery will have a new owner after the holidays. After nearly seven years at the helm of…

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Island airlifts can save lives in a crisis but may be costly

When islander Ken Garrison fell in his garden a few months ago, island medics took him by ambulance…

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Seattle man charged with island thefts

The man implicated in a home burglary and the theft of several students’ bags from the Jensen Point…

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Park district passes budget, looks ahead

The Vashon Park District passed a $1 million budget for 2014 last week, with four commissioners approving the…

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Housing authority purchases local low-income apartment complex

The Vashon Terrace apartments, an apartment building that serves low-income families, has been purchased by the King County…

The art tour will feature a variety of items to view and purchase. Gunter Reimnitz’ herons

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Island art studios open for annual holiday tour

Island artists will open their doors the first two weekends of December for the annual Holiday Art Studio…

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Vashon Park District to vote on a tight 2014 budget

The Vashon Park District will vote on its 2014 budget at its board meeting next week. The public…

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Documentary spotlights addiction recovery

A documentary about the millions of Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction will be…

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Health center moves ahead under Franciscans

Five months after the Franciscan Health System took ownership of the Vashon Health Center, Franciscan representatives say that…

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Toy Drive will again allow parents to ‘shop’ for kids

The annual Kiwanis Toy Drive is under way, and donation boxes are set out in several businesses, ready…