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Islanders grapple with tragic death of Vashon High School student
Last Wednesday night, Kathleen Gilligan and her 14-year-old son worked out together, then sat down and watched the…
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State to audit Vashon Park District
The state auditor's office, prompted by press reports and citizens' complaints, will begin an audit of the Vashon…
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Garden Club’s history comes to life at new heritage exhibit
Vashon’s garden club has flourished on the Island for more than 60 years. In celebration, club members have…
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County Executive’s budget includes $20 car tab fee for unincorporated areas
King County Executive Dow Constantine has put forward a $684 million spending plan for the 2013 fiscal year,…
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Park district seeks help as it faces future with fewer funds
The board governing the Vashon Park District plans to turn to the community for suggestions and support in…
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District 19 proposes new well for schools
Water District 19 hopes to dig a well on the Vashon School District campus, a move that would…
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Runners tackle the length of Vashon
On Saturday 20 students and 28 community members showed for the annual Dock-to-Dock fun run, which challenges athletes…
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Beachcomber wins bevy of awards in statewide contest
The Beachcomber staff won 21 awards at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) 2012 Better Newspaper Contest, a…
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Dental Van returns to serve low-income Vashon resident
The Dental Van, which provides free dental care to people with low incomes, will be on Vashon twice…
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Landmarks Commission postpones decision on Center nomination
A hearing to get Center declared a historic district drew a standing-room-only crowd of Islanders Thursday night, many…
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Jim McDermott to hold Vashon fundraiser
U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Seattle) will visit Vashon Sunday for a low-dollar fundraiser where he will also take…
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Saving forests, making lumber
When the head of Vashon Forest Stewards led a group through the woods next to Chautauqua Elementary School…
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A practice of borrowing money raises concerns
Both the King County treasurer and the banker who extends the Vashon Park District its line of credit…