Vashon High School history teacher Martha Woodard (far right) laughs with students Anjali Gunewardena (middle) and Jesse during the last day of school.

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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…

Airlift Northwest's helicopters respond to island emergencies when a quick transport to a hospital is necessary.

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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…

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Island child, 11, joins unofficial mayor race

Just a couple weeks before Vashon's new unofficial mayor will be chosen, a sixth candidate has joined the…

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Once captured, orcas near Vashon are now revered

My mobile phone buzzes and a cryptic message appears, thanks to Sound Action's podblast service: "orcas at dolphin…

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Open house set for new affordable home site

Vashon Household will host an open house celebration for its new affordable home ownership project this weekend.

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Community groups plan for clinic closure

With the August closure of the longtime clinic at Sunrise Ridge growing closer, several island agencies that are…

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School district budget calls for increased special education funding

Board members overseeing the Vashon school district are expected to pass a $26.2 million budget, a roughly $873,000…

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Island teachers see 2 percent salary increase

Vashon school district teachers will see a 2 percent increase in their pay in 2017.