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Vashon voters pass school district CapTech levy

The measure earned a hearty 67.8% of the island’s vote as of Feb. 16.

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Mukai Farm Garden hosts Day of Remembrance event

The event marks the National Day of Remembrance of Japanese American incarceration during World War II.

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Happenings | Feb. 15 edition

Free tax preparation, Fruit tree workshop, Joining together for peace, Water Taxi petition, and more.

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Ecology seeks public comment on amendments to Maury Island Open Space cleanup plan

For years, toxic chemicals from the historic Tacoma Smelter plume contaminated the soil.

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Glenn Cooper, who embraced life on Vashon, dies at 82

Cooper lived an exuberant life on Vashon framed by independence and community-mindedness.

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For Maria Glanz, leading senior center is a labor of love

“What you see here is a reflection of everyone who works here and brings their experience here.”

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Point-in-time count details island homelessness

Volunteers counted around 90 homeless residents on the island, but the real number is likely higher.

One Hour Each Month Gets You Ready: Each month we’ll cover a new topic from this Disaster Ready booklet published by the Washington State Emergency Management Division. We’ll customize the recommendations for Vashon’s risks and resources. And, if you are eager to read ahead, no problem. You can download the complete guide right now: tinyurl.com/PrepareInYear Or, you can stop in at the main fire station where they have a stack of the paper booklets ready to go in the lobby.

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Just one hour per month: the Prepare in a Year campaign

To get anything done, you must take the first step.

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Going green at Chautauqua Elementary

Members of Chautauqua Elementary’s Green Team unpacked 24 sets of new reusable dishes and utensils.

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Vashon HouseHold honors Chamber director with Jean Bosch award

Amy Drayer received the 2024 Jean Bosch “Broad Shoulders, Big Heart” award.

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Table replaced at Dockton Park after fire destroyed previous one

Crews have installed a new table after a brand-new table there was incinerated.

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Vashon Schools Foundation donates $152,000 to school district

“Every dollar donated to the Schools Foundation makes a difference to our students and their schools.”

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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed…