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County drops proposed plans to charge fees to septic system owners
King County's public health department announced last week that it will not pursue its onsite septic system oversight…
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County Council votes to create property tax pilot program to help those behind in payments
By this fall, King County property owners who are behind in their property taxes are expected to benefit…
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Care center hires new medical director
Vashon Community Care has recently hired James Buttitta, MD, as its new medical director and resident physician.
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Community leader, former pastor remembered as gracious, kind
When islander Lauri Hennessey met John Ericksen in the early 2000s, he had just entered into what would…
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Burton Hill Farm recalls raw goat’s milk
Vashon's Burton Hill Farm & Dairy is voluntarily recalling its Grade A Raw Goat Milk due to concerns…
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North-end ferry dock set to re-open for waiting vehicles
After a year of construction at the north-end ferry dock, the ferry system has announced that construction is…
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‘Legendary’ Vashon High School teacher retires after more than 30 years
It's 10:30 a.m. on the last day of school at Vashon High School, and six of history teacher…
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New options arise for island health care
With just six weeks before CHI-Franciscan Health closes the island's largest medical clinic, two health care networks have…
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Airlift Northwest to pay visit to Sunrise Ridge this weekend
On Mother's Day one year ago, islander Pete Welch celebrated with his family by having breakfast out and…
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Meeting tonight to discuss Maury Island Marine Park campground
Islanders are invited to attend a public open house tonight, Wednesday, to hear about plans to create a…
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Park district begins work to fix non-compliant pool drain
One month after a report done by a team of pool experts outlined needed repairs at the Vashon…
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County still open to feedback on septic system fee proposal
At a public meeting on Vashon last week, King County received several comments on its proposal to charge…
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VCC ends adult day-health program
Vashon Community Care will close its adult day health program, Break Time, at the end of the month…