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Initial fundraising goal met, clinic to open Sept. 26

Neighborcare Health recently announced it will open the island's new medical clinic on Monday, Sept. 26, while islanders…

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Remembering 9/11

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue will hold a brief service on Sunday morning.

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Remembering 9/11

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue will hold a brief service on Sunday morning.

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Clinic fundraising campaign continues to expand

Fundraising efforts for the Neighborcare clinic soon to open on Vashon continue grow, with a storefront space established…

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State tests: fewer opt-outs, higher scores

The results from the second year of Smarter Balanced testing in English/language arts and math show that most…

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PSE Foundation grant supports training center upgrades

VashonBePrepared received a $10,000 grant last week from the Puget Sound Energy Foundation to help with a renovation…

The LEARN model of suicide prevention will be taught after the movie screening Saturday.

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Suicide prevention organization will premiere short film about islander

This Saturday, in conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, the University of Washington's Forefront organization will premiere its…

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Fulton Family Medicine to close as fundraising for Neighborcare expands

The island's health care landscape is changing again, as Dr. Gail Fulton, owner of Fulton Family Medicine, will…

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Island organizations begin hunger awareness campaign this month as attendance at free food programs climbs

With September marking Hunger Action Month, Vashon's food bank, senior center and the Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness…

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National Preparedness Month: Time to get set for emergencies

The threat of a major earthquake is ever present in this region, and as summer gives way to…

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Effort to rebuild salmon habitat at Judd Creek begins with logs

Last week, Vashon-Maury Island Basin Steward Greg Rabourn and a team of King County Department of Natural Resources…

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Chautauqua’s summer reading program brings success

When some Chautauqua students headed back to school this week, their reading skills were stronger than when they…

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Lower speed limit proposed for north end stretch of Vashon Highway

The speed limit along a 2-mile stretch of Vashon Highway on the north end will likely soon be…