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Time and Again|Portage in 1916: Vashon sees first automobile ferry

We as islanders are so used to having a ferry dock at both the north and south ends…

Island soccer star Abi Kim

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Teens and young adults with island roots step up for challenges

Countless island teens leave the island to pursue their passions, but recently three young people with Vashon ties…

Brian Starr works on a bike in his new shop.

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Bike repair shop to open in Burton

With years of experience behind him and a future with a purpose ahead of him, Brian Starr will…

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Initial election results continue to hold

King County elections released its first round of results this evening.

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Remember to vote

Make your voice heard. Put your ballots in the mail by Nov. 3.

Island teens and middle school students Bowie Spencer (left) and Simon Wilke (right) continue to practice their skateboarding tricks on Vashon. The two have returned home after competing in an international competition in Los Angeles.

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Local boys take on international skateboard competition

Two island teens have now crossed off what many in the skateboarding world consider to be a top…

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VoV studio coming to former quilt shop

Giant numbers posted in the window of the former Island Quilter shop in town began counting down from…

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PlaySpace holding open house to introduce updated programming

More than one year after it suffered major funding cuts and was forced to drop numerous parenting and…

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VES Fields need considerable water, but expert says supply is ample

When the irrigation season ended earlier this month, the Vashon Park District had used slightly more water than…

Southern orca pods have six new calves and will be coming to local water soon

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Look out for orcas returning to local waters

Orca Network officials said this week that southern resident orca pods are likely to show up "any day"…

The new group of VIFR volunteers will help ease the volunteer shortage at the department.

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Training underway for new fire department volunteers

Nine new recruits with Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) began training with the department earlier this month…

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Issaquah returning to service after two days out

A ferry line gridlock that had begun Sunday after the 124-car Issaquah was taken out of service for…

Violet Spataro shows the “Blessing Bundles” she will share with other young cancer patients and survivors.

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Young girl with island ties appears on ‘Ellen’

In remission from cancer, she spreads hope to others