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Islander will tell of humor, heartbreak in decades of work with sea animals
Islander Tag Gornall says you can’t tell there’s an up until you’ve experienced the down. He has experienced…
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Vashon dog wins at Westminster
Bubbie, a two-year-old Icelandic Sheepdog owned by Islanders Donna McDermott and Terry Warnock, is already stacking up some…
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Maury Island restaurant goes public
For the first time in recent history, and possibly ever, residents of Maury Island and southern Vashon will…
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Rebuilding a forest at Shinglemill
Islander Angela Schonbok was one of about a dozen volunteers who turned out for an ambitious work party…
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County sends notices of violation to 133 waterfront homeowners
King County officials have sent notices of violation to 133 waterfront homeowners noting they’ve failed to meet a…
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From 12 to 93, Islanders learn the joys of photography
On a recent rainy afternoon, several photographers gathered among the vibrant quilts and bright-colored bolts of fabric at…
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Fire agency explores a new approach
The grey-blue house on a quiet street in Burton looks like a classic family home — with a…
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State may require WSF to keep passenger-only access at Colman Dock
State lawmakers are working to ensure that Vashon's foot ferry can continue to dock at Pier 50 in…
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Sheriff’s office outlines plan for reducing Vashon’s staffing
If the King County Sheriff’s Office’s proposal for a resident deputy program on Vashon is approved by the…
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Pertussis cases at schools raise concerns
Six students on Vashon have confirmed cases of whooping cough, prompting King County health officials to issue a…
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Empty storefronts a sign of the times
Walk down Vashon’s main street, and one sees signs of a struggling retail landscape.
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Students learn the ins and outs of sustainability
As Vashon School District officials make decisions about the energy efficiency and sustainability of the new high school…
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Chetzemoka needs fix to run on short Tahlequah route
The Chetzemoka — the new 64-car ferry serving Vashon’s south-end route — went out of service for much…