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Seizing an opportunity at K2 Commons

This could be a facility that serves the Island for generations to come.

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An arrest on the Island

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Roseballen is model for water conservation

With water ‘saved,’ neighboring farmers irrigate their plots.

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Reflections on climate change after months of work on Vashon Island

By JANIE STARR After giving our final climate crisis presentation, to an audience hosted by Audubon, Meg Gluckman…

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Helping to heal during this holiday season

Seasonal thoughts

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Rethinking how we cross the Sound

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Happening

Killer whales visit Vashon Ann Stateler — aka Orca Annie — reports that the 25-strong J Pod was…

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New owners at Books by the Way will make it a family affair

Books by the Way, an institution on the Island for some 35 years, has new owners: Jennie and…

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Glacier, POI talk to council The Vashon-Maury Island Community Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov.19, at…

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Logging at Center Forest is attempt at balance

Harvest brings money for stewardship and restoration.

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Yamane heads east after year at helm of fire department

After just under a year on the job, Keith Yamane, chief of Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR),…

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Holiday parade and tree lighting Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce’s retailer open house will begin at 5 p.m.…

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Stained glass window fix takes time, care and artfullness

Island artist K.B. Jones has been working for several months now on repairing the stained glass window that…