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Vashon’s Future Business Leaders make strong debut at state conference
In its first year competing at the state level, Vashon Island High School’s Future Business Leaders of America…
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Musical library helps young musicians find their rhythm
Chautauqua Elementary School fourth-grader Ramona likes to tap. She taps with her fingers on tables, chairs and whatever…
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Through his lens, Ray Pfortner teaches others to see
On a misty morning in 1994, Ray Pfortner stood on the gravelly shore of a Vashon beach with…
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A small tax hike could bring big road fixes
No one likes higher taxes. But here’s one proposed tax increase that could give back more to Vashon…
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At Flostate Running, a coach builds a hub for island runners
James Batey places Brooks running shoes onto wooden shelves he milled from a fallen island cedar, paper still…
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Belle Baldwin house to reopen for short-term rentals
For more than 16 years, overnight guests rented the historic Belle Baldwin house at Vashon’s Fern Cove, waking…
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Happenings | May 28 edition
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the…
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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse
WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.
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Vashon Heritage Museum gets groovy for gala
After celebrating the 1960s at last year’s gala, the Vashon Heritage Museum will turn back the clock to…
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Memorial Day block party brings BBQ, fire trucks and lawn games
Bank Road will turn into a Memorial Day block party Monday, May 25, as the Vashon Senior Center,…
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New ferry plan keeps pressure on Triangle Route
Despite lobbying from islanders, Washington State Ferries’ new service contingency plan still calls for removing a boat from…
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VHS forum puts cell phone policy on the table
Before Vashon High School students, parents and teachers began talking about cell phones Thursday night, interim Superintendent Jo…