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Fire commissioners host Beer with the Board
Community and district members are invited to talk with fire commissioners at upcoming event.
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Roadwork begins on Vashon’s west side, Tacoma’s Point Defiance
Work will include repairing the adjacent slope and improving drainage.
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Norm Mathews named grand marshal
Mathews said he is pleased to have been able to contribute to Vashon over the years.
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The news in brief July 18 – 25
Susan Riemer returns to the paper; small spill in Quartermaster; water taxi service update, and more
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Festival maestro keeps an island tradition in tune
Jim Marsh’s job is to make sure that Vashon’s biggest event of the year runs like a top.
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Artful skateboards will support skaters, new park
Fundraiser to support construction of additional features at Burton Adventure Recreation Park.
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Experts offer wildfire prevention tips to islanders
The Pacific Northwest had “much higher fire potential than normal” in May and June 2019.
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Park district will try for new levy rate in November
Board says it will account for the district’s financial goals and for tackling urgent maintenance.
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On your mark
Islanders recently took part in the annual Seafair Milk Carton Derby race at Green Lake in Seattle.
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Tacoma police kill Vashon man in confrontation at detention center
Willem Van Spronsen told friends, family he intended for police to kill him.
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Police kill islander at Tacoma detention center
Large police presence assists on island with search warrant
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Speaker will discuss changing technologies, ethical questions
Presentation of the Vashon Havurah’s Speakers Program
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Water Taxi will suspend service July 22 – 28
Construction crews are finishing work on new Water Taxi facility at Colman Dock in Seattle.