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FIELD NOTES: A few dedicated volunteers maintain island trails

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FIELD NOTES: A few dedicated volunteers maintain island trails

John Burke walks through Burton Acres Park every day with hedge shears in his hands and his puppy-like…

September gallery cruise: Fall all into a world of art

Arts

September gallery cruise: Fall all into a world of art

Most galleries and art spots are open from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday

Vashon band kicks off final month of Ellisport exhibit

Arts

Vashon band kicks off final month of Ellisport exhibit

The Vashon jazz/post-jazz/ neo bossa ensemble Some’tet will mark the final month of the Heritage Museum’s current exhibit,…

Vashon High School class of 1957 celebrates 60th reunion

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Vashon High School class of 1957 celebrates 60th reunion

As befitting any class reunion, memorabilia was on display at the Vashon Eagles on Saturday, Aug. 12. A…

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News briefs: Shellfish poison, VCC, school supplies and pool cover

Island closed to recreational shellfish harvesting

Opinion

LETTER: Glad that law suit against the school district is over

I am really happy that the lawsuit against the school district has been settled.

Obituaries

Kenneth Ellingsen

A lot of people had mixed feelings for Ken. He was a hard worker, a great friend, a…

Obituaries

Phyllis Cole

Phyllis Cole

Obituaries

Linda Laigo Timmen

A Seattle native, and longtime Vashon Island resident, Linda Laigo Timmen was born on February 13, 1947 to…

Obituaries

Wilbur Edward Spencer

Wilbur (Wil) Edward Spencer, age 80, passed away on August 17, 2017 after a long illness.

Opinion

LETTER: On single-payer health care

The Backbone Campaign presented an excellent movie earlier this month making the case, from any reasonable perspective, that…

Opinion

LETTER: Fauntleroy needs pre-ticketed bypass lane

Be wary of the Washington State Ferries propaganda on the need for capacity cuts to the route schedule.…

COMMENTARY: Work to fix Triangle Route will take time, do what you can to expedite ticketing

Opinion

COMMENTARY: Work to fix Triangle Route will take time, do what you can to expedite ticketing

As summer winds down, tensions around ferries have ramped up. Summer always puts the greatest demands on the…