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School board weighs costs, options for energy efficiency at new school
Last week the Vashon School Board’s five members showed sustainability was a priority for the new Vashon High…
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Consultants propose big changes to ferry fare system
A ferry fare study completed for the state last month recommended sweeping changes to Vashon’s three ferry routes.
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Whales make several appearances in a week
Ann Stateler and Odin Lonning, who run a whale research project on Vashon, documented three visits by killer…
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Bank Road to close for culvert repair
A portion of Bank Road will close for three weeks beginning next week.
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Chetzemoka goes back into service Tuesday afternoon
The Chetzemoka, the new ferry serving the Point Defiance-Tahlequah ferry route, was out of service for much of…
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Islander part of Coast Guard crew that made historic trip to Alaska
Avery Weston joined the U.S. Coast Guard because he was hoping to embark on a life of adventure…
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Vashon garners grant to pursue global literature
Vashon has received a $1,000 grant to help students and teachers use global literature to build a deeper…
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State ferry routes won’t be axed, according to two key lawmakers
The state Legislature will find the money needed to keep all state ferry routes open, Sen. Mary Margaret…
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Don’t give up on those lost pets | From the Community
One of the main goals of the Vashon Island Pet Protectors is to help reunite lost pets with…
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County sees low voter turnout so far
King County Elections, seeing a low voter turnout so far, wants to remind voters to turn in their…
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District’s own timber could accent new high school
The Vashon Island School District hopes to accomplish two goals at once, as it thins the forest around…
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McDermott finds a receptive crowd on Vashon
With a cup of coffee in hand, U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott met with a packed gathering of Islanders…
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Community council finds its way without King County
Later this month, Vashon’s community council will host a public meeting with the second in command at the…