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Take tomato tips from the pros and produce terrific fruit
I have this early memory of my Uncle Chuck. He’s standing in the garden of our favorite farmstand,…
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Island wins grant to address teen drug use
Vashon’s Healthy Community Network has won a highly competitive federal grant that will enable the newly formed coalition…
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Historic Island gym is slated for demolition, board by board
The 90-year old wooden gym next to The Harbor School has been saved from the wrecking ball, but…
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Ferries pay Vashon Island Fire & Rescue for fire protection
Washington State Ferries (WSF) paid Vashon Island Fire & Rescue $32,000 on July 29 to protect its two…
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Emergency plan prepares Vashon Island
The many Island organizations and groups that work together in the event of an emergency have a better…
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Vashon Youth & Family Services executive director steps down
Sam Collins, head of Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) for the past five years, will step down…
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First day of school brings changes to Island students
The first day of school for students at Vashon public schools will be Tuesday, Sept. 8, and with…
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DreamBoats calendar unveiled on Thursday
The much-anticipated 2010 Vashon DreamBoats Calendar will be unveiled at a launch party from 6 to 9 p.m.…
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Teen drug use rates remain high, survey says
Far fewer eighth-graders reported using drugs or alcohol in the latest survey of Island teens, suggesting to educators…
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Fire chief looks ahead to an eventful year
Fire Chief Hank Lipe has been playing a lot of catchup in his first year on the job.
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State considers charging higher peak ferry fare during summer
The state Transportation Commission recently proposed a 2.5 percent increase in ferry fares this fall as well as…
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Island Center Forest earns sustainable forest certification
King County has earned the highest level of green certification possible for the way it’s managing Island Center…
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Survey measuring Vashon teens’ drug, alcohol use shows mixed picture
Far fewer eighth-graders reported using drugs or alcohol in the latest survey of Island teens, giving educators and…