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Water District 19 seeking general manager
Water District 19’s longtime general manager has resigned and the department is searching for a qualified, experienced replacement.
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Park, school districts set rules governing school gym use
Following the approval of the Vashon Island School District’s $9.9 million bond earlier this year, nearly $180,000 was…
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Welcome, rain and wildlife: Glad to say goodbye to smoky, hot summer
I’m so relieved the rain has returned. Three months of near-relentless sunshine felt oppressive and ominous to me.…
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Island brewer plans to open tasting room, pub this spring
A fourth eatery has joined the list of food facilities coming soon to Vashon. Islander Cliff Goodman, known…
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Emergency preparedness strategies will be taught at Saturday seminar
With winter coming and the threat of natural disaster ever-present in this region, VashonBePrepared will offer a free…
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VHS alumni, firefighters join rescue efforts after Harvey, Irma
Central Pierce Fire &Rescue firefighter and Vashon High School alumnus Andy Moe said the effects of Hurricane Harvey…
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Ferry officials seek islanders’ input, will host public meeting Wednesday night
At a public meeting set for Wednesday evening, ferry officials will discuss the revised loading procedures at Fauntleroy…
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More than one year after discussion began, school board approves racial equity policy
The Vashon school board last Thursday approved a racial equity policy that officially states the district’s commitment to…
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Two islanders help fight area wildfires
As wildfires burned throughout the Northwest this summer, two islanders were among the thousands of firefighters on the…
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Former La Boucherie reopens under new chef
La Boucherie, the longtime farm-to-table restaurant and butcher shop showcasing products from Vashon’s Sea Breeze Farm, has a…
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School district, Queer Spectrum Alliance create timeline for all-gender bathrooms
Come January, Vashon High School will have more gender-neutral bathrooms, and outreach will begin in December to educate…
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VISD begins incentive program for special-ed teachers amid shortage
Given a state-wide shortage of special-education teachers, the Vashon school district and teachers’ union have authorized an incentive…
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Rare performance by international Cape Verde musician comes to Vashon
Jacob Bain and Vashon Events will present a rare performance by Cape Verde international touring musician Tcheka, with…