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Turning into a teen: Welcome to the new age

Our oldest boy turned 13 a couple of days ago. My wife Maria and I have heard that…

Opinion

Marijuana at K2 raises concerns, but makes sense | Editorial

It comes as no surprise that someone has applied for a license to grow marijuana at the K2…

George Singer looks out at what was once a large

News

When fire strikes, many turn out to help islander

After a local farmer’s barn burned to the ground in a large fire that also destroyed thousands of…

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Company applies to grow pot at K2

If an off-island company’s plans pan out, the K2 building could one day hold a large marijuana growing…

Obituaries

Mary E. Knight (Taylor)

Our beautiful Mary E. Taylor Knight slipped away peacefully on Saturday, November 30th 2013, with her loving husband…

Opinion

Inaction is taking its toll on Puget Sound’s revered whales | Editorial

There are few things more iconic of Puget Sound than the killer whale

Peter “Deng Deng” Dut sits outside the Vashon Theatre

News

Sudanese refugee has a home, a mission on Vashon

A journey that began when a family was torn apart by war has a chance to end with…

An orca from the J or K pod breaches off the coast of Vashon Island last fall. Four whales have gone missing from the J

News

Off course on the road to recovery

What only a few short years ago appeared to be an upswing in the population now seems like…

Dancers rehearse for “The Nutcracker

Arts

A holiday favorite approaches

Troupes of young dancers are in final rehearsals for this year’s staging of “The Nutracker” to be presented…

One More Mile will play on Friday.

Arts

Local band brings big sound to the Bike

One More Mile, a Vashon band that has been together for more than three years, will play a…

In 1980

News

Studio tour roots go back more than 30 years to six island potters

This year, the Vashon Island Art Studio Tour, taking place the first two weekends in December, features 45…

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Nelson elected leader of Senate Democratic Caucus

State Sen. Sharon Nelson (D-Vashon) has been elected the leader of the Democratic Caucus in the state Legislature.

Opinion

Remember the best of the island

A little over six years ago, the Vashon/Maury Island blessed me by causing me to be elected one…