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Motorcycle accident claims life of longtime ferry worker
Mark Willmes, a chief mate who served on Vashon's north-end ferry route, died Saturday in a motorcycle accident…
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Vashon Household seeks information about islanders’ housing needs
Vashon HouseHold, a nonprofit agency dedicated to affordable housing on Vashon, is conducting a survey of residents in…
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Seattle Fire Department taps talents of local volunteer
Tucker Lazare credits the Vashon fire department with saving his life as a baby, and after volunteering there…
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One or more cougars make a visit to Vashon | Updated
This story was updated to reflect an additional cougar sighting on Aug. 1.
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Preliminary agreement reached with new health care network
Neighborcare Health, a network of primary medical and dental care clinics in Seattle, reached an agreement in principal…
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Gap in medical services likely as talks continue
With slightly more than a week before the Franciscan clinic is set to close, talks are continuing with…
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Islander, chamber in talks about bringing carnival back to Festival
An island woman and Vashon's chamber of commerce are in talks to bring a carnival to next year's…
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Election: Primary ballots due Tuesday
An open congressional seat for Washington's seventh district means islanders this election have to choose from nine candidates…
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Vashon Land Trust supporters turn out to celebrate conservation of Matsuda Farm
Fundraiser garnered more than $70,000 for future projects
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Public input sought on potential Village Green, community farmers market building designs
Two designs for a new farmers market shelter at the Village Green will be on display at the…
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Meals on Wheels faces budget cuts, high demand
When islander David Mielke's independent grandmother was 103, he moved her to the island and set her up…
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School board to hear turf options for VHS field, public is invited
Vashon's school board will bring in an expert to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of grass and artificial…
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Fire damages south-end home
A fire caused considerable damage to a house on the south end of the island on Wednesday.