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Seahawk Malcolm Smith to appear at Thriftway
As part of a promotion for Proctor & Gamble (P&G), Seattle Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith will visit the…
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County purchases will expand Island Center Forest by 30 acres
Island Center Forest will grow by nearly 30 acres with two upcoming land purchases by King County.
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Patty’s Tamales will open pop-up restaurant on First Fridays
Starting this week, gallery cruisers will have a new dining option as Patty Freebourn of Patty’s Tamales will…
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VIFR budgets for change as it looks to the future
Vashon’s fire department has balanced its budget for next year with funds set aside to see it through…
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State works to rid local beaches of old, toxic creosote pilings
A century ago, Paradise Cove was a bustling place, the site of a resort with 17 cabins, a…
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Businessman brings new life to floral shop
The floor sanders buzz. Workers install a roll-up door to the sidewalk, and dust litters the windowsills. Bricks…
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Arts center construction delayed until spring
Vashon Allied Arts will delay construction of its new performing arts center after recently learning that building costs…
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Two island medical clinics bring on new health care providers
At a time when many islanders are expressing concerns about health care on Vashon, two clinics have hired…
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Island groups will offer free Thanksgiving dinners this week
The island will host three free Thanksgiving dinners for anyone in the community who would like to gather…
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Holiday toy drive kicks off with new sponsor
For years, Vashon’s Kiwanis club held a toy drive each Christmas, but with the local chapter closed, John…
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New county budget eliminates need for cuts to Metro bus service
Last week the King County Council voted unanimously to approve the county’s first biennial (two-year) budget, a $9…
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King County considers water taxis’ unsustainable future
As King County takes measures to reduce the cost of running its two water taxis, officials say they…
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Islanders say stormy weather means time to get set for winter
Last Friday as temperatures dipped toward freezing, Spring Beach residents donned their coats and headed to one neighbor’s…