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Composting program begins on island
Residents urged to bring food, yard waste to transfer station
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Family sues insurance company after 2010 fire
On a November night in 2010, a three-story waterfront home on Vashon’s west side burned in a blaze…
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State testing, sex education among topics discussed at school board public forum
From the district’s water use to the role of testing in the classroom to sexual education curriculum and…
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Initial details revealed for upcoming paramedic program change
Two paramedics and two aid cars will serve the island around the clock when the proposed paramedic program…
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Vashon Park District Candidate, Position 1, Karen Gardner
The Vashon Park District encompasses many stakeholders, and each stakeholder has a right to participate in how the…
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Vashon Park District Candidate, Position 1, Rick Skillman
Vashon has been good to my family over the 20-plus years we’ve lived here. I grew up where…
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Vashon Park District Candidate, Position 3, Bob McMahon
I’m running because I believe that we need good parks. I believe that a strong parks system strengthens…
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Vashon Park District Candidate, Position 5, Scott Harvey
My family has had the opportunity to enjoy most of our wonderful Vashon parks. During Exploratory Week many…
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Vashon Park District Candidate, Position 5, Bill Ameling
The passage of the recent levy gives our parks $5 million for the next four years. Through careful…
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Vashon Park District Candidate, Position 5, Peter Ray
My name is Peter Ray, and I'm running for Vashon Park District commissioner position 5.
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Fire chief: Financial ‘jigsaw puzzle’ awaits new commissioner
Two women are vying for a spot on the five-person Vashon Island Fire & Rescue board of commissioners,…
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Land Trust finalizes purchase of Matsuda Farm, aims to protect it
Nine months after it was announced that the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust planned to purchase the Matsuda Farm,…
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Fire candidates will speak at Thursday’s debate
In a change to Thursday’s school board debate, the two candidates vying for a seat on the fire…