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Parents, administrators work to assure fifth graders go to Waskowitz
Due to a change of heart at the Vashon School District and aggressive fundraising by parents, fifth-graders at…
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Volunteer elves bring in less after fundraising disruption
After being kicked out of the main intersection by the sheriff’s department and scrambling to devise a new…
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County gives VAA second, smaller grant for arts center
Vashon Allied Arts has received a $10,000 grant from King County’s cultural arts organization for the construction of…
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Vashon educators celebrate high court’s landmark ruling
Vashon educators and officials are cheering a strongly worded state Supreme Court decision issued last week that found…
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Once scarce, coyotes are being spotted all over Vashon
Living on the west side of Vashon near Camp Sealth, Bella Ormseth has become accustomed to chasing raccoons…
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Working out and having fun: Seniors drawn to the gym
Think about working out at a gym, and many images spring to mind: a young man bench-pressing heavy…
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Vashon HouseHold settles suit, repairs Eernisse
After a lengthy legal battle, Vashon HouseHold is in the midst of a far-ranging set of repairs at…
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Park district to seek loan from private bank
The Vashon Park District will not borrow money from King County but will instead look to a private…
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Grant will allow museum to improve archive space
The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association has received a significant grant that will allow the volunteer group to move…
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Fitness and health program proves welcome on Vashon
Slightly more than three months after launching, Shape Up Vashon has several components in place to help people…
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Vashon remains in 34th legislative district
The Washington State Redistricting Commission issued its final maps for a new 10th congressional district last week, leaving…
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State Supreme Court justice to speak at MLK Day event
Newly appointed State Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzalez will speak at this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King commemorative…
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Higher garbage disposal fees go into effect Jan. 1
King County will begin charging higher fees for garbage disposal at its transfer stations — including the one…