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New parks commissioner joins board early

Vashon Park District commissioner John Hopkins resigned from the board last week, and Scott Harvey, who challenged him…

Librarian Jan Riley

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Vashon Library construction booking along

Nine months into its yearlong renovation process, the small Vashon Library has been transformed into an expansive structure…

Trained volunteers assist islanders with signing up for health insurance on Saturday at Chautauqua Elementary School.

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Islanders get help with health reform

As the country grapples with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, some islanders are seeking professional and…

Superintendent Michael Soltman

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High school building nears completion

Just weeks before the contractors of the new Vashon High School are scheduled to turn over the building…

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Two pastors leave Vashon congregations

Two island churches are in the midst of transition after the departures of their pastors in recent months.

Su DeWalt

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American Hero Quilts to host fundraiser

American Hero Quilts, which has provided more than 14,000 quilts to wounded service men and women for a…

Young players with the Vashon Island Soccer Club race one another to the ball while playing at the newly renovated VES Fields Sunday.

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VES Fields project meets major milestone

Scores of soccer players took to the pitch at the VES Fields Sunday afternoon, too young to know…

Bettie Edwards in her store

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The Edwards era will continue at The Little House this holiday season

Island merchants are gearing up for the holiday season, including one merchant who had planned on the Christmas…

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County seeks feedback for strategic planning

As part of its strategic planning process, King County will hold a public forum on Vashon next week…

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Island group localizes election issues, campaigns for I-522

As islanders prepare to vote on local and statewide measures, a group of residents is working to educate…

Park board candidate Stephen Evans speaks at last week’s forum. Other park board candidates

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Six say they can bring needed change at the park district

Only three can be elected in a race that has gathered significant public attention. Candidates for the board…

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Agriculture commission visits to hear from islanders

Several members of King County’s Agriculture Commission will come to Vashon this week to discuss a variety of…

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New program to help seniors remain in their homes set to launch soon

Island seniors will be able to call upon volunteers to help with a variety of everyday tasks when…