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Whale killed by vessel strike towed to Spring Beach
Last Saturday, a juvenile fin whale that had been floating in Commencement Bay since Friday was towed to…
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Young world chess champion will speak, play at island event
Islander and chess expert Philip McCready has had his work cut out for him trying to establish a…
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Fire department’s buildings, vehicle fleet are aging, require attention
The fire department’s facilities and fleet of vehicles are at an advanced age and not serving the district…
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AmeriCorps team completes work at Camp Sealth
After six weeks of work, an 11-member team of AmeriCorps workers has finished preparing Camp Sealth for the…
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User fee increases possible as VPD talks of ending agreement with school district
A longstanding agreement between Vashon’s park and school districts that allows community recreation groups to use school facilities…
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Ferry system will test new loading procedures next week at Fauntleroy
Changes to the vehicle-loading process at the Fauntleroy ferry dock are slated for next week as part of…
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Event will mark dark day in island’s, U.S. history
Next week, islanders will recognize a painful portion of U.S. history with a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary…
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Workshop later this month will focus on pet loss, decision-making, grief
Nearly 63 percent of Washingtonians own a pet, according to a 2012 survey conducted by the American Veterinary…
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Lightning destroys tree, kills electronics at Dockton home
Last Thursday’s thunderstorm made headlines as the National Weather Service reported more than 2,500 lightning strikes in the…
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Granny’s awards grants for health and wellness
Granny’s Attic recently completed its spring grant cycle and awarded $90,000 to local nonprofits that focus on the…
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Island runners take on Boston Marathon, Oregon 50-miler
There are hundreds of runners on Vashon Island. Driving down the highway on any given morning, people of…
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Racial justice group offering active bystander training
Vashon’s Showing Up for Racial Justice group will offer active bystander training next weekend with the goal of…
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VHS seniors: Be a part of the 2017 graduation insert
Each year, The Beachcomber creates a section dedicated to recognizing Vashon High School’s seniors and publicizing their after-high…