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Man encounters cougar in Dilworth woods
A Vashon man’s weekend encounter with the cougar has not prompted change from wildlife officials, who continue to…
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Organic waste collection staying at transfer station
Due to a successful, year-long pilot project between King County Solid Waste and island nonprofit Zero Waste Vashon,…
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Land Trust submits proposal to buy Chen property at south end
Following the owner’s recent withdrawal of an application to log 100 acres on the south end of the…
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Seals begin talks with park district to cover pool amid budget discussion
Commissioners overseeing the Vashon Park District are poised to approve a $1.25 million budget, an $26,000 decrease from…
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Islanders turn out, raise funds for refugee effort
A crowd of 130 people filled the social hall at the Presbyterian church last Friday, where they shared…
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Land Trust opens trail named after islander
A crowd of about 20 people gathered in the forest near Fern Cove on Sunday for a ribbon…
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Fleet Feet: Pirates run the Seattle half marathon
Four Vashon Pirate cross-country athletes participated in the Seattle Half Marathon on Sunday, three of whom are pictured.…
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Treasure Island moves to former clinic building near IGA, Granny’s
Treasure Island, which sells a variety of antiques, collectibles and jewelry, is set to open in its new…
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Island animal owners struggle with predator population
One or more roaming predators killed or injured at least seven animals on the island — six sheep…
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Affordable housing project on Gorsuch Road moves ahead, seeks funding
One year after islander Mike Masi secured water shares for an affordable housing project on Gorsuch Road and…
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In Okanogan County, islanders help change land use trends
Donald Trump may have won the presidency, and islander Nancy Soriano is not happy about that election, but…
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TIME & AGAIN: Photography on Vashon
The earliest photographs we have of Vashon were taken in the 1880s, and photographers have been capturing images…
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Annual holiday toy drive seeks gifts, cash donations for island children
The annual holiday toy drive, sponsored by John L. Scott, is underway, with volunteers preparing to provide for…