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Vaccine exemption rate declines sharply
School district sees immunizations up in students overall
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Presidential politics: party caucuses coming up for Vashon voters
In Washington, Republican precinct caucuses are slated for Saturday, Feb. 20.
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KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
The Chautauqua Elementary School kindergarten open house will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1.…
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Extensive environmental study expected for proposed Tacoma methanol plant
A draft outlining the scope of the environmental review to be conducted for a proposed methanol production plant…
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IRS phone scam makes rounds on Vashon
Many islanders have been reaching out to The Beachcomber and island accountants about an IRS phone scam that…
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CORRECTION: Vashon transfer station still accepting construction waste
A news brief in the Jan. 13 issue of The Beachcomber entitled, "Construction waste no longer accepted at…
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Preliminary election results: Proposition 1 short of supermajority vote
Preliminary results of the Proposition 1 election show 53 percent of votes in favor of the $26.9 million…
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On Valentine’s Day, give away handmade hearts
For the last three years, islander and origami artist Alice Larson has fulfilled a heart-driven mission to hand…
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New radio studio, exercise space open in town
Former quilt shop transformed after nearly yearlong process
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Vashon social service agencies seek increased funding from King County
Less than two months after the head of Vashon’s largest social service agency met with local government officials…
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New Bethel Church pastor aims to preach love, embrace kindness of island community
Washington native and Vashon newcomer Luke Tedder has taken over the role of pastor at Bethel Church and…
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Harbor School hires new head of school
The Harbor School’s Board of Trustees has recently hired Mark McGough as the new head of school.
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Frozen yogurt shop opens at laundromat
Downtown’s newest business, a frozen yogurt shop, opened recently in the front portion of the Suds Laundromat, and…