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Small plane flips over after aborted takeoff at Vashon Airport

A small airplane flipped after an aborted takeoff at the Vashon Municipal Airport Saturday morning. No one was…

Vashon Opera founders Andrew and Jennifer Krikawa

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A portrait of Vashon | Slideshow

Destination Vashon — published this week — is, of course, meant for visitors. But we believe Islanders —…

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Postal Service launches investigation into region-wide mail theft

A recent spate of mail thefts on Vashon has led authorities to launch an investigation into the crimes,…

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Vashon garners five-year grant to tackle teen substance abuse

Vashon Island is one of three King County communities selected for a program that will enable educators and…

Lu-Ann Branch describes her recent experience leading a group of eighth-grade cyclists on a ride along the highway as King County Transportation Director Harold Taniguchi listens.

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Islanders sound off over rumble strips at public gathering with top county officials

Dozens of Islanders told King County’s top transportation official Monday night that newly installed rumble strips have made…

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Comment period begins for VAA’s proposed performing arts center

Islanders have until June 7 to submit comments to King County about Vashon Allied Arts' proposed performing arts…

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North-end ferry service returns to three boats on Tuesday

The state ferry system's triangle route, serving Vashon, Southworth and Fauntleroy, will return to a three-boat service Tuesday…

Vashon's Victor Moreira maneuvers through Rochester's defense into position to shoot the Pirates' third goal and his second of the evening with just under six minutes remaining in the first round of the WIAA State Soccer Tournament Wednesday.

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Pirate soccer team heads to State quarter-finals

Vashon boys soccer gets another shot at Overlake after defeating Rochester 3-1 in the opening round of the…

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Free-wheeling VashonALL captures the Island’s attention

Need a replacement for your lost phone charger? How about a few bales of hay, some used bricks…

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Seniors go up, up and away

Several Island seniors gathered at the Sportsmen’s Club early Monday morning to do something they had never done…

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Little pertussis reported recently on Vashon

Vashon reported no cases of pertussis in April and has reported only one case so far this month,…

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Making a difference for others, row by row

On a warm afternoon last week a garden on Wax Orchard Road hummed with activity: One woman planted…

A man hangs out under the shelter at the Village Green while two others play Frisbee.

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Homeless find a place at Village Green

By urban standards, Vashon’s scene at its most centrally located park is mild. For the most part, the…