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Forum to focus on affordable housing
Island organizations and citizen activists concerned about the safety net on Vashon plan to hold a public forum…
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Students benefit from summer tutoring help
Thanks to a dedicated goup of volunteers and a state grant, nearly 20 Vashon students are receiving free…
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Expect delays at the Judd Creek Bridge July 26 to 30
The Judd Creek bridge, scheduled to be closed for resurfacing and repair for three weeks beginning July 26,…
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Items stolen from high school garden
Islanders discovered on July 8 that several gardening items had been stolen from Vashon High School’s educational horticulture…
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Islanders voice opinions on Glacier project
Islanders sent a strong message to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last Wednesday — Glacier Northwest is…
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Heart of the Sound Triathlon in Burton celebrates 10th anniversary
The Heart of the Sound Triathlon has become a summertime fixture at Jensen Point and around the Burton…
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Vashon Island Day Spa relocates
Vashon Island Day Spa has recently moved, trading its home on Vashon Highway for an A-frame in Vashon…
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Park district discusses pool rules
The Vashon Park District board plans to re-examine its policies regarding adult conduct at the Vashon Pool, after…
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Backbone camp teaches political activism skills
While Vashon children spend the summer learning outdoor skills, soccer and sailing at various Island camps, adults who…
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Work party to be held at Maury park on July 24
Friends of Maury Island Marine Park and People For Puget Sound will hold a volunteer restoration work party…
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Level 1 burn ban in effect in King County
A Phase 1 burn ban went into effect in King County at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 15. It…
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2010 Strawberry Festival promises ‘berry’ much fun
Vashon Island has been home to fabulous summer festivals for more than 100 years. And this year’s Strawberry…
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Island moms plan to summit Mount Rainier to protest coal plant
Protecting the environment has always been a priority for Islander Jennifer Williams and her three close friends. Whether…