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County says Center should be declared historic
King County’s historic preservation office has recommended that the county’s Landmark Commission approve a request to designate Center…
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State again puts forward threat of ferry route cuts
Washington State Ferries — faced with a mandate to shave $5 million from its budget — has proposed…
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Vashon agencies awarded van after presenting a plan to work together
King County has awarded a surplus passenger van to five Vashon social service agencies, a gift, the agencies…
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An Islander makes his way down the long path of recovery
In a longboarding accident on a spring day two years ago, Islander Daniel Haag suffered a brain injury…
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Park commissioner proposes streamlined agency
A Vashon Park District commissioner has put forward a proposal to address the agency’s ongoing financial problems by…
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Islanders invited to forum to learn about Affordable Care Act
A community forum on The Affordable Care Act, the health care bill signed into law by Pres. Obama…
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Ingenuity Tour showcases some of Vashon’s most resourceful residents
Lotus’s garden behind the modest home she shares with her partner Barb Smith has a wild, ramshackle feel.
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The park district’s budget woes: Let’s work together | Editorial
At last month’s Democratic National Convention, former President Bill Clinton offered up a keen insight into the budget…
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Property valuations mean another decline in tax revenue on Vashon
The King County Assessor’s Office released its latest figures for the region’s combined property values, numbers that suggest…
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Ref. 74 advocates look to Vashon for support
As the November election draws near, many Islanders are speaking up and taking action on a hot-button issue…
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Reclaiming the Beall Greenhouses
A mile outside bustling Vashon town sits a relic of the past. Dozens of greenhouses, once filled with…
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Dispute over Island Landmarks heads to court
A dispute over the leadership of Island Landmarks, a Vashon nonprofit that owns the historic Mukai Farmhouse, is…
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Meals program readies itself for another year of weeklong service
Vashon’s meals program, which offers a free meal each day, is gearing up for its second full year…