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Workshop will kick off a campaign to give Vashon’s ivy the boot

Leaders in a new campaign to address Vashon’s ivy problem will kick off the effort this weekend with…

A pasture at Singer Farm owned by George and Marilyn Singer is being restored back to forest and is now dotted with young trees and shrubs.

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Islanders’ own efforts make for a healthier harbor | Land & Water

“Why not thank people who are out there doing things on the ground?” That sentiment was expressed by…

Richard Mintz (above) and his wife Diane McGaha recently moved into their 2

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Modular goes trendy | Home & Garden Special Feature

Islander Richard Mintz’s new home is from East Springfield, Mass. Four huge semi-trucks drove 3,000 miles over 10…

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Park board proposes new fees for fields, theater

The Vashon Park District has proposed new fees for the use of sports fields, the Vashon High School…

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Schools foundation embarks on fundraising drive

The Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation will kick off its campaign early this year in hopes that it…

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Chautauqua to offer Spanish immersion kindergarten

The Vashon School District plans to offer a Spanish immersion kindergarten program beginning this fall.

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Short cars can now be marked for discounted ferry fares

Vehicles under 14 feet long can now receive a special windshield sticker from Washington State Ferries to verify…

Al and Carol Slaughter

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An era ends at a beloved clubhouse

For five decades, the South End Community Club was at the heart of a thriving neighborhood on the…

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Acupuncture school begins a program on the Island

This spring the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine (SIOM) will open a satellite program on Vashon, bringing what…

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Pertussis continues to spread on Vashon

Five new cases of pertussis have been diagnosed on Vashon so far this month, bringing the total number…

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Food bank now open on Tuesdays

The Vashon Maury Community Food Bank has added a food distribution day to its schedule and is now…

VHS senior Neah Lynch wears a prom dress that was donated to the high school.

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Donated gowns make another prom special

Neah Lynch, a senior at Vashon High School, was unsure if she would go to prom this spring.…

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VIPP works hard to reunite lost dogs with their owners

Vashon Island Pet Protectors (VIPP) recently bolstered its lost dog program, and VIPP volunteers say they’re amazed at…