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Vashon Land Trust is looking for a farmer or farmers to reinvigorate Matsuda Farm
The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust announced last week that it is accepting proposals from farmers interested in turning…
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Island not actually America’s most liberal area
Vashon is not the most liberal city in the nation. In fact, according to federal records of political…
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Park district passes 2016 budget and swears in new board members
The Vashon Park District passed its 2016 budget, swore in new commissioners and elected officers at its board…
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Winter rains have turned Shinglemill Creek into a roaring river
In recent days, visitors to Shinglemill Creek have found a surprise for them at the water's edge. The…
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County receives grant from state to purchase land in Maury Aquatic Reserve for salmon habitat restoration.
Last week, the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board and the Puget Sound Partnership awarded over $44 million in…
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Vashon Land Trust is looking for a farmer or farmers to reinvigorate Matsuda Farm
The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust announced last week that it is accepting proposals from farmers interested in turning…
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Park district passes 2016 budget and swears in new board members
The Vashon Park District passed its 2016 budget, swore in new commissioners and elected officers at its board…
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Vashon town’s 45-year-old Christmas tree is courtesy of island Johnny Appleseed
Earlier this month, an email came through to The Beachcomber with the subject line reading “A short piece.”…
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Annual Turkey Bowl, Trot draw hundreds
More than 120 islanders converged on the VES Fields Thursday to play soccer games in anticipation of a…
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Park district to vote on budget next week, defeats measure to increase user fees
The Vashon Park District commissioners are expected to vote on a $1.2 million budget next week before immediately…
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Fire department to host volunteering information session
On Saturday, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) will host a public information session for people interested in…
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Annual Christmas toy drive gets underway
As Thanksgiving has moved to the rearview mirror, the December holidays are coming up quickly and, once again,…
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VIFR board votes to withdraw security camera resolution
Decision comes month after pushback from staff, call for union negotiation