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Woman reported missing last Thursday found safe
King County Search and Rescue was called to the island last Thursday to search for a missing 73-year-old…
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Cougar sightings reported, but remain unconfirmed
Two people reported separate accounts of seeing a cougar on the island last week, though presently their sightings…
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Fire at transfer station a warning that conditions are still hazardous
On the morning of Sept. 27, Vashon Island Fire &Rescue responded to a brush fire at the transfer…
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FIELD NOTES: Bird migration: a phenomenon no one should miss
Bird migration is a creative evolutionary solution to a problem posed by a tilted planet. The earth’s axis…
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School district, support staff continue contract negotiations
Last week on Wednesday, members of one of the island’s unions stood on the corner of Vashon Highway…
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Researchers, islanders tackle problems facing ferries
Researchers from the University of Washington are taking a close look at the Fauntleroy dock, while at the…
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Naturopathic clinic closes
After nine years working as a naturopathic physician on Vashon, Nicole Maxwell is leaving the island with her…
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SCENE & HEARD: Journeymen raises money for program offerings
Last Saturday, the island organization Journeymen hosted a fundraiser adventure course at the Open Space to benefit a…
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Islanders consider possible health-care services for Vashon
Community members make wish list for health care services
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First Japan Festival draws a crowd
An estimated 800 guests attended the Vashon Japan Festival at Mukai Farm and Garden last Saturday, such a…
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VYFS offers bilingual playgroup
Vashon Youth &Family Services has recently received its third Best Starts for Kids grant from King County.
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MEETING TONIGHT: Working toward sustainable island health care
The Vashon-Maury Health Collaborative will host a meeting this evening regarding creating sustainable health care on Vashon.