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Long in coming, paramedic transition complete, new firefighters hired
Nearly three years after questions arose about best practices for Vashon’s paramedic service, change to that service is…
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Massive education cuts possible as state Senate ponders bill, school districts wait
As Vashon’s school board works to finalize a proposal for a $10 million bond, state legislators are deciding…
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County sheriff says deputies will not ask about immigration status
King County Sheriff John Urquhart joined a chorus of other city and law enforcement officials last week when…
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Volunteers count 77 Vashon homeless during revamped county-wide effort
For three, chilly pre-dawn hours last Friday morning, local volunteers combed the island in search of those without…
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Investigators point to human error as cause of Vashon Energy fire
The December Vashon Energy fire was caused by an employee repairing a hose nozzle inside the building and…
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School district settles one lawsuit, depositions begin with other
The Vashon Island School District has agreed to pay $20,000 to an island ferry worker to settle a…
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Off the Rock and under the radar Jan. 18 – 25
The news we’re reading this week that hasn’t made the big headlines:
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Vashon’s Teen Council in Olympia for Teen Lobby Day
Five members of Vashon’s Teen Council, along with facilitators Kyle Britz and Tracy McLaren, traveled to Olympia last…
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From D.C. to Seattle and Vashon, islanders march against Trump, for human rights
Hundreds of islanders helped make history last Saturday, when they lent their voices, walking feet and sign-making creativity…
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Preparedness forum, CERT class to be offered next month
VashonBePrepared will offer a free seminar focusing on household preparedness next week, providing information on issues such as…
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Standing Rock elder coming to Vashon to speak about spirituality, religion, unity
A leader of the Water Protectors at Standing Rock will come to Vashon Friday to speak about religion…
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South-end ferry workers recognized for actions during captain’s medical emergency on Dec. 24
Three crew members of the Chetzemoka were honored Friday morning for their actions on Christmas Eve that helped…