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Vashon’s garbage collector recovering after being struck by car

Garyn Potter, Vashon’s only garbage collector, was struck by a vehicle on SW 204th Street as he was…

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Islander’s bakery named one of the top in the country by Fodor’s

Adding to a growing list of accolades, islander Leslie Mackie’s Macrina Bakery was recently named one of the…

Vashon Island Bicycles owner Jeff Ammon at the shop last week. Ammon says the shop may not be open past the end of the month.

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Bike shop may close its doors after 18 years

Vashon Island Bicycles, facing financial difficulties, will likely have to shutter its doors.

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VoV secures call letters, announces fundraiser for FM radio station

VoV secures call letters, announces fundraiser for FM radio station

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Voice of Vashon plans to broadcast as KVSH

Voice of Vashon has secured call letters for its new FM station and will kick off a fundraiser…

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GiveBig fundraising event set for next week

The Seattle Foundation’s annual GiveBig event, which matches funds donated to area nonprofits, will be Tuesday, May 6.…

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Dentists establish foundation in honor of Palmer Burk

Dr. Daryl Yorek, a Tacoma orthodontist who also has office hours on Vashon, is working with island dentists…

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Two companies look to open pot stores on island

Two off-island companies are apparently vying to set up recreational marijuana retail stores on Vashon, taking part in…

Letters to the Editor

Metro cuts are light here, but solution is still needed

Metro bus service cuts planned for King County will hit the region hard. Some areas will see drastic…

Letters to the Editor

Burma Road detour created problems for drivers

My sympathies to the victims and all those affected by the tragic motorcycle accident last Saturday on the…

Letters to the Editor

Funding essential for new school district preschool

Thanks to the Vashon Schools Foundation (VSF) and partner agencies, ​our dream of starting a Vashon School District…

Letters to the Editor

Outdated textbooks need replacing

The recent editorial concerning the need for us to continue to support the schools foundation is quite accurate…

Obituaries

Phillip Leslie Gleb

Phillip Leslie Gleb died peacefully at home on April 28, 2014, of age related conditions including Parkinson’s. He…