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Caroling from a theater seat
Even the biggest Grinch would have had a smile on his face last week at the Vashon Theatre,…
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Another company has its eyes on K2 as pot applications roll in
A second company has applied to grow marijuana at the K2 building, and several islanders have tossed their…
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Island airlifts can save lives in a crisis but may be costly
When islander Ken Garrison fell in his garden a few months ago, island medics took him by ambulance…
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Unexpected whale watching
Ferry riders were in for a treat on Saturday afternoon as a pod of orcas passed through the…
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Couple leaves a legacy of protection at Judd Creek
When Jim and Elaine Scott moved to their property at the mouth of Judd Creek 50 years ago,…
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Rotary gives thousands for homelessness prevention
Last week homelessness prevention efforts on the island got a boost when Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS)…
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Vashon students at top of state math contest
Sixteen Vashon students representing The Harbor School, McMurray Middle School and Vashon High School took high honors at…
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Seattle man charged with island thefts
The man implicated in a home burglary and the theft of several students’ bags from the Jensen Point…
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New effort to get businesses ready for the big one
Citing statistics that fewer than half of businesses that suffer major disasters reopen their doors, volunteers are teaming…
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Park district passes budget, looks ahead
The Vashon Park District passed a $1 million budget for 2014 last week, with four commissioners approving the…
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Group addressing teen substance use continues struggle with VYFS
The volunteer group working to tackle teen substance abuse on Vashon is again in conflict with Vashon Youth…
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Spinning and plucking, an island show heads to Seattle
It isn’t unusual to hear the twang of guitars or throbbing of drums from a backwoods studio or…
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Officials tell concerned ferry riders they’ll look to remedy situation at Fauntleroy
Nearly 100 islanders showed up at a Washington State Ferries meeting last week, largely to express concern over…