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Proposed county fee hikes raise concern at the farmers market
In a move that has come as a shock to many, King County has proposed significant increases in…
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Japanese family farm reflects a troubled time in our history
The Matsuda Farm at Center, just behind the K2 facility, along with the Otsuka Farm just north of…
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Granny’s Attic signs lease, finalizing decision to move to town
Seven months after Granny’s Attic members voted to move the store into town, a lease has been signed…
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Island Center Forest sees record number of registered hunters
About 70 hunters registered at Island Center Forest during last month’s 21-day deer hunt, a record for the…
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Free assistance is available for health insurance enrollment
Free assistance is available for health insurance enrollment
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Group seeks innovative solution to local health care challenges
With the island facing health care changes and challenges, a group of islanders is working to develop creative…
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Local sculptor draws on geology as her works dot the country
Julie Speidel’s studio sits on a rolling piece of land that runs along the spine of the island.
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Unable to settle, Mukai activists prepare for trial
The legal battle over the Mukai farmhouse continues, as the island group attempting to take control of the…
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Sunken tugboat emerges with a story
Thomas Donovan has always been fascinated by The Murph, an old Navy tugboat that sank in Quartermaster Harbor…
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Ferry route gains larger boat
The north-end ferry route now has one larger boat assigned to it, something state officials hope will reduce…
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Parents hope to make changes for Vashon’s Millennials
Following the death of their son Rj Ontiveros, Judith Neary and Ramon Ontiveros have launched a nonprofit and…
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Former restaurant kitchen will open to public
Addressing what he believes to be a long unfulfilled need on the island, Chris Lueck plans to turn…
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Affordability, fairness top list of public concerns over park user fees
After last week’s meeting about Vashon Park District’s user fees, the commissioner who led the meeting says any…