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Land trust sells easement to county
The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust has sold a 30-acre conservation easement in Paradise Valley to King County, ensuring…
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Beachcomber to move to tabloid format
The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, starting with next week’s issue, will sport a new look and new size. The…
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Fire department hears final judgment numbers from discrimination lawsuit
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s liability for its alleged discrimination against a female firefighter could be nearly 20…
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Vashon’s public pool could be overhauled and covered for $1.8 million
Aquatic club officials, inspired by a new study that prices renovating and covering the Island's only public pool…
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New executive director takes the reins at Vashon HouseHold
Chris Szala, an Islander who has worked in the affordable housing arena for 20 years, has been named…
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Layoffs hit schools hard, costing several teachers their jobs
Andy James counted himself lucky when he landed his first teaching job at Chautauqua Elementary School three years…
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Back from national tour, Backbone seeks support for summer endeavor
Backbone Campaign’s “Procession for the Future” tour concluded last week, when a biodiesel truck stuffed with 25 parade…
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In the garden: Tomato growing on Vashon made easier
The tomato, 2,000 miles north and 15 degrees south of its native home, often balks at growing well…
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Liquor store’s move stirs consternation
A liquor store is slated to move into the heart of Vashon’s downtown core, displacing both the John…
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Dockton Road project raises tough issues
The nearly one-mile stretch of King County roadway that hugs Tramp Harbor is a vexing dilemma to those…
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Fire board hears Islanders’ opinions on court ruling
The Vashon Island Fire & Rescue board, weighing an appeal on a court decision that could leave the…
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Food bank wins award, receives donation
The Vashon Maury Community Food Bank won a $5,000 award from Food Lifeline for creating a way for…
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Island high schoolers can take criminal justice class on Vashon
Vashon High School students interested in crime scene investigation, law enforcement or security can get a jump start…