journeymen

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Journeymen honored for ‘Making a Difference Now’ on Vashon

The Journeymen programs are teaching kids on Vashon and across the Puget Sound region to communicate, support each…

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Happenings | March 10 edition

Learn more about island birds, attend Fix-it-Cafés Lamp-O-Rama and more.

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PIE Update: Spring Cycle Grants $24,659 to Local Educators

Vashon Partners in Education’s (PIE) goal is to enhance the learning environment in public schools, and funds teacher’s…

wilderness

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Auction supports Vashon Wilderness Program

The auction aims to raise $30,000 for a broad expansion of Vashon Wilderness Programs.

Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

King County Local Dive

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

(Jenna Dennison Photo) Elijah Berry (left) and Steven Brewer outside the Anchor on Vashon cart.

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Anchor on Vashon provides healthy options to all

New business offers smoothies, oatmeal and coffee for islanders to enjoy.

barber

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C’Mon Barber expands offerings this summer

Tara Morgan of C’Mon Barber has recently purchased a 1986 Ford Econoline van and is renovating it so…

covid

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To mask or not? In many settings, it will soon be up to you

Editor’s note: Read COVID updates by VashonBePrepared in Spanish and English at tinyurl.com/yan39zeh.

vifr

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Citing decline in civil discourse, VIFR’s board chair resigns

Andy Johnson, the chair of Vashon Island Fire Rescue’s board of commissioners, resigned from his elected post last…

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Cherry Creek Windows & Doors moves into Fuller Building

The new Vashon location will primarily provide consulting appointments and product to its customers.

tax

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Property taxes up, but less than in 2021

Islanders’ tax bill, on average, will increase by approximately $600 over last year.