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Fundraiser underway for VPD’s free swim lesson program, rowing club
The Vashon Park District’s new free swimming lesson program is underway, and an island-wide raffle has been organized…
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Work beginning on new cafe in Fuller Store building
Vashon’s most historic commercial building is in the process of being turned into a café.
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Transportation alternatives set to serve Vashon-Maury soon
Nearly three years after King County Metro sought islanders’ input to improve transportation options on Vashon, the first…
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Small brushfire near harbor only incident reported on July Fourth holiday
Fireworks caused a small brushfire on Maury Island’s Kingsbury Road last Tuesday night, but the flames were mostly…
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Election: County proposition could bring thousands to island organizations
Many Vashon organizations, including the school district, heritage association and arts center, among others, could receive thousands of…
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Business landscape changes in town
For anyone who has lived on the island more than a couple of years, business comings and goings…
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Seals team begins fundraising effort
The Vashon Seals Swim Team is kicking off a fund-raising effort in order to pay for an inflatable…
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State gathering feedback on ferry fare increase
Ferry fares are expected to rise more than 2 percent for pedestrians and standard vehicles come October, and…
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Pure launches app, installs self-ordering kiosks
In the past few months, Vashon has gained a food delivery service, online food shopping service and two…
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After two months, duo finishes cross-country bicycle trip
For islanders Bruce Morser and Bob Horsley, a journey of 4,300 miles began not with a single step,…
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Facing challenges, island family seeking community’s support
In the midst of numerous difficulties including a cancer diagnosis, dying family member and sudden housing change, an…
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PHOTOS: Fourth of July traditions continue with fireworks, hydroplane race
Hydroplanes raced around the island early in the morning on Tuesday, July 4, and fireworks lit up the…
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Coming Home: Finding a family in hard times
Islander Mary Sage first realized her love for Vashon about 30 years ago when she and her late…