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Happenings | May 4 edition
Stop by the Farmers Market, help volunteer, attend a recycling event, and more.
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Islanders spot awe-inspiring visitor, out for a Sunday swim
The U.S. Coast Guard was out, protecting the humpback whale and keeping boats at the proper distance.
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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9
KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.
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Report says teacher violated policies in multiple ways
According to the report, the teacher admitted to becoming close to a student, particularly during the summer after…
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Students and community calls for action in school district | UPDATED
Editor’s Note: This article, originally published in The Beachcomber’s May 4 print edition, now contains additional reporting on…
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Levy for Vashon Park District passes by wide margin
By midweek, the measure had surpassed the 60 percent threshold required for approval.
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Vashon’s Troop 294 welcomes first female scouts
With a change in leadership, Jennifer Gogarten recently became the first female Cubmaster of Pack 275.
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Four seats, out of five, are opening up on school board
Zabette Macomber and Toby Holmes, who have both served for the past eight years, won’t be running again…
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State agency launches investigation of two island teachers
Two local teachers, who both recently resigned from their jobs following the school district’s conclusion of separate, months-long…
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Scene & Heard: Art for a Cause
Vashon-based Lelavision held an art care residence in Turkey over the recent spring break.
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Fire district levy lift will be on August ballot
Vashon voters approved a similar six-year measure in 2017. It expires after this year.
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VashonBePrepared Update Edition: The state of COVID today
“COVID has not gone away, and it’s still killing people, especially older people.”
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Happenings | April 27 edition
A call for volunteers, a celebration of six decades in teaching, a library book sale, and more.