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As VISD mulls budget, new state law means more taxes collected
A new bill signed by the governor has paved the way for the Vashon Island School District to…
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Federal funding cuts cause financial unease for island nonprofits
But the direct effects are hard to track or predict.
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News Briefs | June 5, 2025
Seaweed foraging: Marvin Xu, a Microsoft employee living in Seattle, asked the Vashon Park District last summer to…
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Assessed island home values a little down, a little up
It all depends on what condition your house is in.
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Correction | June 5, 2025
An article on page 9 of the May 22 edition of The Beachcomber (“Drama Dock launches five ‘New…
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Health Care District shares Dispatch numbers, plans for board retreat
The Vashon Health Care District discussed plans for a board retreat at their May 21 board meeting to…
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VashonBePrepared: It’s the season to be wildfire ready
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) invites everyone to a community wildfire prevention training this Saturday, May 30.…
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Dish Library finds a new home for waste-reducing mission
It has a new name, a new home and a new sponsor, but the spirit and mission remain…
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Islanders commemorate Memorial Day
Both events saw stirring performances from Utisah Durahim, who delivered the national anthem.
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Permits, state funding greenlit for Food Bank relocation
“It makes the whole project a lot more tangible,” said Food Bank Executive Director Emily Scott.
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Inaugural heart screening helps VHS athletes
Vashon High School students were alerted to cardiac anomalies or high blood pressure.