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Performers sought for Strawberry Fest youth stage

For the first time, the Strawberry Festival will have a musical stage dedicated to Vashon’s youth performers.

Arts

More gallery openings

The First Friday Gallery Cruise takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 7. Other gallery openings…

Arts

More arts events

“The Horse Boy,” a documentary about one family’s experiences in Mongolia after their son’s autism diagnosis, will be…

Opinion

Editorial: Tax reform can help heal our ailing public schools

Once again, we’re watching our school district struggle to find its way out of a yawning financial chasm.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Regarding Glacier, how many parks are enough? (May 5, 2010)

The past few weeks I have followed the news of a potential buyout of Glacier with great interest.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Let’s quit outdoor burning (May 5, 2010)

I have a suggestion for how our Island could be “greener.” Ban outdoor burning. More than once I’ve…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Earth Day has become another excuse to consume (May 5, 2010)

Am I the only one that found it odd that Thriftway was celebrating “Earth Day” with a front…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Having vaccinations as a child keeps others healthy (May 5, 2010)

We have a responsibility to protect the health of others.

Opinion

The Dockton Road debate: Let’s have a conversation

Islanders crammed into the multipurpose room at McMurray Middle School last week to learn the latest about the…

Sports

Vashon girls take second, boys third at Charles Wright track meet

The Pirate track and field team competed at Charles Wright on April 22. The boy’s team placed third…

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Vashon’s ‘Operation Medicine Cabinet’ offers a chance to get rid of expired meds

Islanders will have a rare chance to drop off their unwanted or expired prescription medications at a community…

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Architects engage Islanders over how to design a new Vashon High School

A group of Islanders is in the throes of deciding how Vashon High School should be set up…

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WSF staff come to Vashon May 5 for Q&A on ferry issues

Islanders will have a chance to meet and speak with high-ranking officials from Washington State Ferries at a…