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Open house for healing arts center Friday
Life in Balance Healing Arts Center will hold an open house this Friday, coinciding with other First Friday…
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Strawberry Fest looks for a grand marshal
The Vashon Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 2012 Strawberry Festival grand marshal, a post of…
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Nursery gets burglarized twice in one week
Kathy’s Corner experienced two break-ins last week, losing approximately $2,500 in items and experiencing $1,000 in property damage,…
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Former Islander Dr. Foege receives highest civilian honor
Former Islander Dr. William Foege was chosen last week to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest…
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Colman Dock project won’t remove PO boat access
Water taxi riders can breathe a tentative sigh of relief. Washington State Ferries has announced that it won’t…
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What’s happened to the famed exercise bikes? Islanders want to know
For years, drivers on Dockton Road, beachgoers at Tramp Harbor and visitors to the Island have been delighted,…
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Schools foundation likely won’t make May goal; organizers remain hopeful
The Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation on Monday had raised $235,000 in pledges toward its goal of $500,000…
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Park district postpones vote on fee hike
The Vashon Park District has delayed voting on a measure to raise user fees for youth sports groups…
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May ferry fare increases are a double whammy
Ferry riders’ pocketbooks will be squeezed a little tighter beginning next Tuesday, when across-the-board fare increases are implemented…
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Donations to nonprofits go further on GiveBIG Day
For one 24-hour period next week, donations made to a number of Vashon organizations can go a little…
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Expert on saving energy will give free advice monthly
Beginning in May, an energy expert will be available at Puget Sound Energy’s Vashon office once a month…
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Langley Fine Gardens closes farm stand after $1,000 in plant starts are stolen
Langley Fine Gardens in Dockton experienced a spate of burglaries earlier this month, prompting the owners of the…
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Thief steals cross, sound equipment and other items from Catholic church
A burglar who broke into St. John Vianney Church Thursday night made off with a large wooden cross…