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Sheriff’s K-9 unit searches for man on Vashon

A K-9 unit from the King County Sheriff’s Office is on the island this evening, looking for a…

Island beekeepers come together in hopes of success

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Island beekeepers come together in hopes of success

“If you are going to keep bees, you need to take as much care of them as a…

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Questions abound over future of Tramp Harbor dock

Negotiations over a lease agreement with the state have reached a crossroads.

County department ramps up services for unincorporated areas

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County department ramps up services for unincorporated areas

If community members are unhappy, the county will modify the agreements and services provided.

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Park district seeks islanders’ input for April levy vote

The district is currently seeking islanders to form two committees and prepare statements.

Prominent activist returns to Vashon

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Prominent activist returns to Vashon

Winona LaDuke will speak at the Vashon Theater about environmentalism and indigenous rights.

Teen Council takes its message to Olympia

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Teen Council takes its message to Olympia

The students met with Sen. Joe Nguyen, Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon and an assistant to Rep. Eileen Cody

Peter Murray Photo                                A Western grebe swims in Quartermaster Harbor in February 2000, the year it was declared an Important Bird Area.

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Once numerous in Vashon waters, Western grebes have headed south

Editor’s note: This article first appeared online Jan. 30, 2019

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Annual homeless count finds nearly 100 people without shelter on Vashon

The island’s homeless population includes people who work and appear to be going about a“regular” life

Sport is a family affair for young slope star

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Sport is a family affair for young slope star

Davis, by many accounts, is the only sponsored youth athlete on the island.

Like a rolling stone: The Rock changes hands

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Like a rolling stone: The Rock changes hands

New additions may be on the way, but old favorites will stay on the menu.

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County awards $3 million to Vashon HouseHold

Funds are earmarked for the organization’s latest affordable housing project

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Choir to join island group for discussion about death Sunday

Guided small-group discussions about life, death and everything in between will be held.