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VARSA receives $32,000 in grants to support variety of programs
The Vashon Alliance to Reduce Substance Abuse has been awarded four grants totaling $32,000 to be used for…
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Islander seeks donations for prom, will host free boutique next month
With prom season coming up, islander Mardi Ledbetter is collecting formal wear she will offer free to island…
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Commercial recycling changes to allow for comingled material, residential to follow
DM Disposal and Recycling’s commercial customers on Vashon will have a simplified recycling process and can comingle materials,…
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DIG Nursery pop-up wins best in show at Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Vashon’s DIG Nursery has been part of Seattle’s annual Northwest Flower & Garden Show for the past 18…
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TIME & AGAIN: Ferry revolution of 1980s brings people, money to Vashon
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, a dramatic increase in ferry auto capacity came to Vashon-Maury Island…
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School board finalizes nearly $10 million bond for April election
The Vashon school board on Thursday approved a $9.9 million bond measure to fund the repair and replacement…
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Islander recounts legal effort in state’s travel ban fight
Late last month islander Colleen Melody was spending a Saturday morning working at home when she began receiving…
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Vashon recognizes ‘Day of Remembrance’
An overflowing crowd filled the front room at the Mukai House and Garden on Sunday for a ceremony…
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West Seattle pastor teaching classes about Koran on Vashon next month
According to a Pew Research Center study published last Wednesday, while Americans seem to be more open and…
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Theater’s Oscar Night ending after 20 years
When the doors at the Vashon Theatre open this Sunday, it will be for the 20th — and…
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Island couple intends to purchase former Playspace building
After two weeks on the market, Vashon Youth & Family Services’ Playspace building is pending sale to an…
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Park district, Seals consider covering pool
Commissioners overseeing the Vashon park District are poised to make a move next week regarding a proposal to…
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Local journalists talk shop in eraof ‘alternative facts,’ ‘fake news’
Four local journalists spoke about the media’s current tasks and challenges last Thursday at a fundraiser to send…