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Unitarians embrace social justice, spiritual openness | Finding Faith Series
On a recent Sunday morning in Burton, a group of Islanders crammed into the small, whitewashed fellowship hall…
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Permitting agency to offer weekly service
King County’s Depart-ment of Permitting and Environmental Review (DPER) will begin holding weekly office hours on Vashon, where…
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Ferry district could be folded into the county
A bill pending before the state Legislature would make the free-standing King County Ferry District a part of…
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Girls on Vashon work to help improve lives of girls in Kenya
Several girls on Vashon have banded together, set their sights on Africa and are raising money to improve…
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Body of elderly woman identified as a Tacoma resident
The body found at Reddings Beach Monday afternoon was identified to be that of Martha Scharpf, an elderly…
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Vashon representative honored for health care work
The American Medical Association (AMA) honored state Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle) with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award…
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City’s concerns could put Medic One at risk
A city in King County is withholding support of a regionwide Emergency Medical Services’ levy, opposition that could…
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School district officials vet plan for new summer school
After an effort to hold a summer school at Vashon High School faltered last year, the school district…
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Due to conflict over meeting times, cemetery board selects new member
Jake Jacobovitch, a well-known islander elected in November 2011 to serve on the three-member commission that oversees Vashon’s…
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Second female physician to leave health center
Dr. Laurel Kuehl, a medical doctor at the Vashon Health Center, will leave the practice later this month…
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Beachcomber’s parent company to purchase Everett Daily Herald
Sound Publishing, the state’s largest community news organization and owner of the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, announced last week…
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$5,000 grant will enable Lutheran church to install a commercial kitchen
The Vashon Lutheran Church recently received a grant that will allow it to renovate its kitchen, enhance its…
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Marriage equality event to be held on Valentine’s Day
Islanders wishing to get married or renew their vows will have the opportunity to do so on Valentine’s…