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Behind on property taxes, golf course assesses members in effort to stay viable

The Vashon Golf & Swim Club owes more than $36,000 in delinquent property taxes, leading the club's proprietary…

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Ferry system plans for public process this fall, aims to make improvements next spring

After meeting with Sen. Sharon Nelson and members of ferry advisory committees last week regarding boarding procedures at…

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Neighborcare on track to open Vashon clinic next month

Neighborcare Health is still aiming to open the clinic at Sunrise Ridge by the middle or end of…

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Wildlife experts: Cougar may have left Vashon

Cougar stories have traveled far and wide on the island this summer, but leaders of the Vashon Nature…

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Islander falls from downtown roof into abandoned cistern

An island man sustained serious injuries last week after he fell from a downtown rooftop between two buildings…

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Vashon schools implement new restorative justice discipline program

With revised discipline policies, administrators at all three of Vashon's public schools are changing the way they discipline…

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TIME & AGAIN: The curious case of Vashon ivy

English ivy. It chokes everything in its path, it is lush and green ... and it is everywhere.…

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Sunday bus service returns to island in September after 16 years

Amid King County Metro's efforts to determine which transit alternatives can be brought to Vashon, the department has…

Ned Ahrens/King County PhotoKing County Marine Division Director Paul Brodeur talks to pedestrians in Seattle about the division’s water taxi service. The levy that funds the service is expiring this year and needs to be not just renewed

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With no financial reserves and growing ridership, future of water taxi hinges on council approval of county budget

King County's water taxi system is running on the last of its financial reserves and is awaiting the…

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Sing-along event aims for fun

The Vashon Senior Center on Friday afternoon will be filled with the iconic voices of musical legends Frank…

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Group works to provide weekend meals to island students in need

Nearly 25 percent of Vashon Island School District students qualify for free or reduced meals, and now a…

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Outdoor burn ban in effect amid August’s hot, dry weather

The King County Fire Marshal on Friday announced a fire safety burn ban is in effect for all…

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VHS alumna volunteers in Louisiana as extreme flooding continues

As rain continues to fall in southeastern Louisiana and the national media's interest in this country's worst natural…