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The water tester: you won’t believe what he found in one well
Kevin Wanamaker is filling the water-testing vacuum left behind after the retirement of local well expert Bob Seibold.
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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic
AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.
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Readers, rejoice: Vashon Library boosts hours of operation
The new hours are part of a system-wide expansion by the King County Library System that will continue…
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Scene & Heard: Helping a fine feathered friend
Islander Pat Call was riding his bike and saw the owl sitting in a ditch, all wet.
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VashonBePrepared gives grant to fund additional AED access
VashonBePrepared awarded the Sam Yates Community Foundation $10,000 to install more AEDs on the island.
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Fire service pros step into new roles on Vashon
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue has now hired two new division chiefs, both with a wealth of experience…
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Islanders come together to salute a teaching legend
A crowd of 350 people gathered to honor a remarkable local math teacher for his 60-year career in…
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District awards water shares to 14 winners
46 applicants sought a total of 66 Equivalent Residential Units, or ERUs, via the lottery.
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WSP warning against scam calls
“Spoofers” are faking caller IDs to trick people into giving out personal information
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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year
Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.
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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years
Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.
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John L. Scott Vashon has new owners
Two longtime brokers are now the new owners of the island business.