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Meals program readies itself for another year of weeklong service

Vashon’s meals program, which offers a free meal each day, is gearing up for its second full year…

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Concern raised about fate of swallows at transfer station

Bird-loving Islanders have recently banded together and signed a petition to let King County officials know that they…

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Islanders invited to forum to learn about Affordable Care Act

A community forum on The Affordable Care Act, health care reform signed by Pres. Obama in 2010, will…

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Care center hopes community will help it refinance

Vashon Community Care is launching its largest fundraising effort since it built its facility more than a decade…

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Islanders invited to forum to learn about Affordable Care Act

A community forum on The Affordable Care Act, the health care bill signed into law by Pres. Obama…

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New immunization policy may keep students out of the classroom

Vashon public school students who do not provide immunization records within 30 days of being told the paperwork…

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Got antiques? Here’s a chance to buy, sell, appraise

Islanders with valuables stowed away in dark and dusty corners of their houses will have a chance to…

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After 14 years of serving coffee, Movie Magic is slated to close

Movie Magic Espresso, in business for 14 years, will close Sept. 30.

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Women’s group adopts DoVE as first project

A new service organization with the mission of supporting Island nonprofits is taking root on Vashon and is…

The CERT equestrian group is ready to help at a recent drill. From left are Penni Symonds

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Horses add to Island preparedness

Members of Vashon’s Community Emergency Response Team are trained in a variety of emergency response skills, and now…

Moviegoers leave the Vashon Theatre on Monday.

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Donations pour in quickly for theater campaign

A community campaign to raise money for a new digital projection system for the Vashon Theatre is nearing…

Stephanie Morris handles the lunch rush at Pure with help from Stephen Knoder.

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Vashon’s only vegan café faces a tough go

A line three-people deep felt like a crowd last week at Vashon’s tiny Pure café, where owner Stephanie…

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VCC’s new therapy program helps people rebuild their lives

When Barbara Gross moved into an assisted living apartment at Vashon Community Care last December, she was confined…