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Longtime islander announces bid for unofficial mayor
John Browne, a Vashon musician, farmer and local icon, has entered the crowded field of candidates vying to…
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Aspidistra store targeted by thieves ahead of opening
Thieves stole more than $15,000 worth of fine jewelry and other belongings reported missing last week from Aspidistra,…
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Island Artists Help Celebrate Fisher Pond
On July 7, 19 years and 364 days from the day that Bill Fisher put pen to paper…
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Fire risk set to ‘high’ as July 4 nears
This spring was warmer and dryer than normal, and officials at Vashon Island Fire & Rescue continue to…
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SCENE & HEARD: Values embodied
Each year, Harbor School students award commendations to six of their peers, each of whom represents a particular…
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County executive proposes $100 million affordable housing bond
The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.
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Time & Again: Remembering Vashon’s African Queen and bunkhouse barge.
When islanders drove across the Judd Creek Bridge in the 1980s, the African Queen and bunkhouse barge were…
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VIFR Explorerers wrap up season with a real fire
Vashon Explorers, above, brought their year to an end with a live burn at Vashon Island Fire &Rescue…
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Vashon High School class of 2018 graduates
Vashon’s class of 2018 graduated in the gym last Saturday evening, with a spillover crowd watching the ceremony…
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Park board member resigns over wage plan
Scott Harvey abruptly resigned as commissioner and vice chair of the Vashon Park District at the board meeting…
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Effort underway to connect licensed caregivers with those who need services
In recent weeks, an effort has taken root on the island to find families and individuals who may…
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Fire department cancels ‘Your Call’ program, sees worsening fire protection rating
Fire district officials recently announced two changes that may affect some islanders financially.
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Chautauqua third graders tackle food waste and recycling issues
As global crises of all kinds are coming to a head for humanity, students at Chautauqua Elementary School…