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VAA moves forward on expansion plans
A group of 30 civic and philanthropic leaders empaneled by Vashon Allied Arts has endorsed the organization’s feasibility…
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Vying for a seat on the school board, Jake Jacobovitch offers experience
The first time Jake Jacobovitch volunteered in Vashon public schools was in 1979, when he dressed up as…
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Vying for a seat on the school board, Steve Ellison brings new perspective
Steve Ellison has been a fixture at nearly every school board meeting for more than two years. Rain…
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School district seeks funds for tech, maintenance
When Island voters receive their ballots for the Nov. 3 mail-in election this week, they’ll be asked to…
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Islanders hold vigil on Afghan invasion anniversary
A small band of Islanders gathered with candles last Wednesday to mourn the war casualties since the U.S.…
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Vashon schools receive more than $20K in donations
The school district received more than $20,000 in community donations last week — a giant check for $6,775…
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First heritage marker erected in Dockton
The first of 10 informative signs was installed in the core of Dockton last week. It outlines the…
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Beachcomber launches four new community blogs
The Beachcomber has joined the blogosphere. Four blogs written by community members — on sports, gardening, film and…
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Beachcomber snags seven awards at WNPA ceremony
The Beachcomber brought home seven awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers’ Association (WNPA) awards ceremony Friday night, including…
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Dockton Road Seawall project could be put on hold
King County officials are hosting a meeting to find out if Islanders would like a critical stretch of…
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Vashon deputies will continue to patrol, contrary to reports
Vashon won't be seeing a reduction in its police force any time soon — despite remarks made by…
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County proposes closure of Vashon Pool
Vashon's only public pool could be one of the casualties in King County's latest budget crisis.
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Grist’s founder rides to new heights
When Chip Giller’s friends heard he would spend the $100,000 award he just received to start a college…