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Douglas Mesney

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Vashon Island Imaging specializes in new art print technology

A new Island business opened this spring with a goal — to bring out the best in every…

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Vashon Island Travel reinvents itself to fit the changing times

After serving Vashon travelers in the same location since 1994, Vashon Island Travel has moved as well as…

Rose Ellen Albers and Beng-Imm Low share a moment at the Vashon Tea Shop.

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The tea shop takes on a new life

The Vashon Tea Shop, which has been for sale for some time, got a new lease on life…

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New counselor uses innovative approach

Islander John Koriath has recently opened a counseling practice at the Full Circle Wellness Center, where’s he’s offering…

Ronly Blau

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Island yoga instructor brings traditional Indian medicine to Vashon

Well-known yoga instructor Ronly Blau has brought a new healing practice to the Island.

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Sound Food comes alive with lunch, dinner, music and events

When caterers Nadia D’Aoust and Mardi Ljubich re-opened Sound Food restaurant last year, it seemed as though the…

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Island Lumber now sells auto parts

Island Lumber and Hardware has stepped into the void left by Vashon Auto Parts’ closing and is stocking…

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Bob’s Bakery starts serving dinner

Bob’s Bakery is now open until 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for take-out dinner and dessert.

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Café Luna to offer wine

Café Luna should be able to sell wine by the bottle — as soon as its liquor license…

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Vashon merchants association works to improve retail climate

Banded together as the Vashon Merchants’ Association, more than two dozen Island retailers have been working this year…

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Vashon Vintage makes everything old new again

Behind the Vashon Wine Shop, Islander Mathilda Oldham has transformed an old garage into Vashon Vintage, a colorful…

Violet Locati

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Small retailers work hard to survive on Vashon

Competition and thin profit margins make it especially tough for some.

Sheila McGuffin

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Finding a common ground