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Eighth and final candidate declares run for unofficial mayor
The eighth and final candidate in Vashon’s race for unofficial mayor is actually a group of swimmers rather…
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McMurray gets first assistant principal
McMurray Middle School has never had an assistant principal, until now.
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New fire department vehicle proves useful in emergency
Granny’s Attic’s financial support to health-related organizations was instrumental to the fire department last week when emergency responders…
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Decision expected next week on ferry pilot program at Fauntleroy
Washington State Ferries officials and members of The Triangle Route Improvement Task Force will review data from the…
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Busting myths about Vashon’s cougar: A talk with an expert
*Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran on the Vashon Nature Center’s blog. The Beachcomber is running it in…
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Assessed home values climb amid active real estate market
Home values on Vashon have increased nearly 17 percent over last year, a spike many homeowners are familiar…
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Local man will speak about making a difference
* This story is part of an occasional series following islanders who are living and doing interesting work…
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New trolley service begins in Tacoma
There is a new way to get from the Point Defiance ferry to downtown Tacoma and Point Ruston…
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PHOTOS: VHS students surprised with concert Friday morning
Vashon High School students on Friday morning were surprised with a concert from up-and-coming dance/electronic artist Manatee Commune.…
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Council approves purchase of Mukai barreling plant to King County for preservation
Seven months after King County’s department of natural resources first announced its plan to buy the Mukai barreling…
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Resettlement committee set to bring two families, man to island
After more than a year of fundraising and attempts to bring refugee families to the island, the Vashon…
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County awards funds focused on youth health, well-being
The Vashon community will soon benefit from King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative with funds that will…
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Island sound experts lend a hand at Vashon Theatre
Not long ago, island audio engineers, mixers and musicians Jason Staczek and Martin Feveyear went to see a…