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George Kuhla

George Kuhla Island resident George Kuhla died on April 15, 2010. He was born in Jim Thorpe, Penn.,…

Opinion

Editorial — The Glacier discussions: A remarkable turn of events

Last year, protesters were locking their arms and barricading roads to try to block Glacier Northwest from proceeding…

Sports

Vashon baseball’s rally falls short against Fife

The Pirate varsity baseball team lost 10-8 to non-league 2A opponent Fife on Friday, April 9, at the…

Opinion

Dockton seawall project needs input

King County needs your input on a very important local project. It’s no secret that the 94-year-old Dockton…

Letters to the Editor

Slain Vashon man’s parents thankful for community support | Letters to the Editor: April 14

This correspondence is to express our appreciation for the kindness the residents of the Island gave to Ron…

Opinion

Organ donors can give others a second chance at life

On July 12, 1998, I was witness to the amazing power that one person’s decision to be an…

Tami Brockway Joyce

Arts

What exactly is the ‘Vashon Hum’?

The “Vashon Hum” is a very low pure tone that people have heard all across the Island. Some…

Playing with trains at Vashon-Maury Cooperative Preschool are

Arts

Vashon-Maury Co-op Preschool to move to VYFS PlaySpace

Vashon-Maury Cooperative Preschool plans to relocate from the VFW Hall to the Vashon Youth & Family Services PlaySpace…

News

New Vashon program aims to support those with special needs

Families of children with special needs will now have more help on the Island with the launch of…

News

Dockton Road rebuild price tag falls; other options still on the table

Islanders will get another opportunity to weigh in on a proposed rebuild of Dockton Road next week when…

These transient Orca whales were spotted off Vashon’s shores in March.

News

Gray whales and Orcas continue to frequent Vashon’s waters

Gray whales and transient orca whales are continuing to visit the waters of Vashon Island, according to Ann…

News

Vashon census return rate approaches 2000 numbers

As of Friday, April 9, more than two-thirds of Island residences had returned their 2010 census questionnaires, approaching…

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Arts

Vashon high schoolers get set to prove their musical mettle at state contest

More than a dozen Vashon High School band members are gearing up to blow horns, beat drums and…