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Coast Guard honors local junior rower
A representative from the U.S. Coast Guard (Portland) came to Vashon last Saturday to present islander Flora Briggs…
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Rep. Jayapal staff to help with federal agency issues
A staff member from Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s office will be on the island this week to assist those…
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Island woman, in critical condition, rescued by Coast Guard early Sunday morning
A Vashon Island woman was admitted to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition early Sunday morning following a…
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Northwest Detention Center: Refuge for immigrants or prison for the innocent?
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the Vashon High School newspaper, The Riptide, on Dec. 15. It…
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McMurray robotics team sees success with water purification innovation
The Vashon Robotics Club’s McMurray Middle School team is headed to Des Moines, Washington, on Saturday to compete…
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Long-standing school levy is up for renewal, ballots to arrive next week
A levy that supports Vashon schools is up for renewal, and islanders should expect to see a ballot…
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Buses will transport islanders to Saturday’s march
As they did last year for the Women’s March on Seattle, island school buses will carry islanders to…
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Rep. Jayapal returns for Vashon town hall
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is opening the new year with a Vashon town hall meeting at 6:30 next Tuesday…
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Longtime reporter named Beachcomber editor
Following the departure of former editor Anneli Fogt, who left the newspaper in November, The Beachcomber has named…
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County seeks input on waste management plan
Until March 8, King County is welcoming public comment on its draft Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, which…
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Flu is widespread, few cases confirmed on Vashon so far
The flu has been making frequent headlines, with reports of widespread illness in nearly all states.
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Make a splash at the Vashon Pool, now open for swimming
After months of work from community members and Vashon Park District staff, the Vashon Pool opened on Monday…