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PTSA queries parents, teachers on school break schedule

Parents of Vashon Island School District students and district staff can let the district know what they think…

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Anniversary of invasion of Iraq March 19 marks the fifth anniversary of the United States’ entering Iraq. Islanders…

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An obsession with Oz: Islander brings passion to Drama Dock

Islander Robin Hess, 80, guesses his interest in “The Wizard of Oz” began when he was 8 years…

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Search is on for new fire chief

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) could have a new chief by the end of May if headhunter…

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Native woman who shaped Island history is remembered

Native American Lucy Gerand, a longtime Island resident who provided some of the earliest known stories about life…

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Maury Park pier to be removed

King County plans to remove an aging pier at the Maury Island Regional Park, a decision that has…

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Corps extends Glacier comment The comment period on the draft Environmental Assessment for Glacier Northwest’s proposed mine on…

Mardi Ljubich and Nadia D’Aoust stand in the kitchen of Sound Food

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Sound Food’s sale marks the end of an era

By AMELIA HEAGERTY Staff Writer Back when The Hardware Store Restaurant really was a hardware store, Sound Food…

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Kayaking enthusiast donates funds to park district

Islander donates $20,000 to help in purchase of Vashon Kayak Company.

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Transportation group to meet The transportation committee of Vashon-Maury Island Community Council will meet from 7 to 8:30…

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VIFR stairclimb event battles diseases

Vashon Island Fire and Rescue (VIFR) acting chief Mike Kirk’s advice for anyone taking part in the annual…

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VHS b-ball teams have the right stuff

Year after year, they’re among the best.

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Harbor School students featured on kids’ TV show

By AMELIA HEAGERTY Staff Writer Three Vashon middle-schoolers made their debut on the small screen this month —…