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An artist finds joy in the intricacy of botany
Jean Emmons is tired of painting pretty flowers. Don’t be mistaken. The 58-year-old botanical artist can paint flowers…
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Despite a tough session, lawmakers find funds for Whispering Firs Bog
The delicate bog laurel is flowering at Whispering Firs Bog, where the peat layer that supports it is…
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Vashon couple wakes up to find a burglar in their home
A man and woman who live in a cabin in the 25000 block of Wax Orchard Road woke…
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Housing project clears final hurdle
Nearly a decade after it first announced the project to the community, Vashon HouseHold is about to start…
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State ferries survive the budget ax once again
State lawmakers — urged by the governor, ferry officials and countless constituents to find a permanent source of…
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A festival celebrates the power of poetry
A vibrant world of verse will leap off the page and onto the stage when the Vashon Poetry…
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Parents voice concerns about proposed cuts at Vashon schools
More than 40 parents attended a public forum Thursday to voice concerns about potential cuts to a raft…
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Rotary hopes to educate about immunizations, raise funds to end polio
Vashon’s Rotary Club will focus on disease prevention when it hosts two community events — one, a community…
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Pool opens for summer with new schedule, solar-powered heat
The Vashon Pool, in its second season of management by the Vashon Park District, will open this weekend,…
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Movie Magic to shutter its doors after 22 years in the business
After 22 years in business, Movie Magic will close its doors next week. The store's owners have seen…
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Park district receives large donation to help provide reduced fees
More children will be able to participate in Vashon Park District activities thanks to a large donation the…
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Vashon man arrested, wanted for questioning about a Yakima murder
Two sheriff's deputies arrested a 35-year-old Vashon man Monday night who was wanted for questioning in Yakima for…
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After two dogs drown, some raise concerns about Vashon’s abandoned wells
When two yellow Labradors went missing in mid-April, Amy Carey, an animal activist who’s been involved in plenty…