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Fire commissioners decide on tax increase for November election
Over the course of two meetings last week, Vashon’s fire commissioners unanimously approved a levy rate increase to…
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Fires damaged two homes last week
Two homes on Vashon and Maury islands were damaged by accidental fires last week, with one sustaining substantial…
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Group will hold annual Irish road bowling match Sunday
If you are in the area of 220th Street and Old Mill Road this Sunday and a small,…
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Commission votes: Ferry fares to rise Oct. 1
Members of the Washington State Transportation Commission last week approved a fare hike proposal for the ferry system…
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Author, former councilmember to speak
Nick Licata, author, activist and former Seattle City Councilmember, will speak about his book “Becoming a Citizen Activist:…
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Island elder hosting party for seniors at VCC
All island seniors are invited to a party at Vashon Community Care Friday to celebrate their birthdays. The…
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Heat wave expected this week
An excessive heat warning will be in effect until 9 p.m. Friday, with widespread record highs expected on…
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Water taxi service suspended starting Monday
The King County Water Taxi will suspend all service for up to one week starting Monday as the…
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Backbone Campaign to host film, conversation on single-payer health care
After last week’s dramatic Affordable Care Act proceedings in Washington, DC, health care will take center stage on…
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Weekend festival supports young musicians
A two-day music festival this weekend, featuring more than 20 acts, will raise money to support music programs…
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TIME & AGAIN: Jack’s Market occupied north-end space during far different time
Everyone who drives to the north-end ferry dock is familiar with the building that is now John L.…
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Horses help lead the way at Vashon’s Northbourne Farm
When the first signs of the Strawberry Festival weekend were showing themselves in town last Thursday, a quieter…