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Preparing a disaster victim for transport: A class of 16 new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) students finished up their nine-week basic training course recently. In this hands-on first aid exercise, the team practices applying a splint to "victim" Dick Danielson with a knee injury. From left to right: Marie Koltchak and Denis Snow do their work under the watchful eye of CERT veteran Sharon Danielson.

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Medical Reserve Corps reflects on new CDC recommendations

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A log supports new growth at Fern Cove.

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Proposed kelp farm near Fern Cove wins appeal

The Fern Cove Preservation Alliance is weighing whether to appeal to county Superior Court.

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Metro rolls out more midday buses but puts brakes on early morning, late night runs

The new weekday schedule on Vashon is set to go into effect on Monday, April 1.

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Happenings | March 14 edition

Home Garden Fair, Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, Buzz into spring with beekeepers, and more.

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The Septic Sisters, from left to right, are Anne Atwell, Stephanie Begley, Jane Slade and Dione Mazzolini.

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‘Septic Sisters’ to help islanders with wastewater treatment systems

The group will help islanders plumb the depths of their knowledge about septic system maintenance.

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The MV Sally Fox passenger ferry, named after an island activist, serves travelers from north Vashon to downtown Seattle and back; she began operating the route in April 2015.

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Legislature grants Vashon midday water taxi service, new ferry funding

With new money from the state now secured, King County plans to add four round trips each weekday…

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VISD Food Services Director will step down at end of school year

When it came to student meals, Lisa Cyra kept it real

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Mike Kirk honored with “Making a Difference Now” Award

Mike Kirk walks the halls of Vashon schools most weeks as the school district’s substitute principal, an emeritus…

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Theron Shaw is the new executive director of the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust.

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New Land Trust director looks to the future of conservation

The Vashon nonprofit has selected Theron Shaw to lead its efforts.

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Happenings | March 8 edition

International Women’s Day, Mukai Food Hub, Parks Hiring Event, Forest Stewards, and more.

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Insurance premiums force Vashon Adventures to drop bike rentals

The reason: Insurance costs.

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Fire district launches Mobile Integrated Health program

The program is off to a great start, said Vashon’s fire chief.

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VashonBePrepared: Finding safety in (phone) numbers

On February 22, hundreds of thousands of Americans got a rude shock.