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PHOTOS: Around the nation and state, islanders march
From Washington, D.C to Seattle and Vashon, islanders participated in marches on Saturday. Armed with signs and their…
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New head of Ferries as system sees bump in ridership, works on triangle route
Following a December announcement by Washington State Ferries chief Lynne Griffith that she will retire at the end…
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UPDATED: Seven Vashon buses will head to Seattle women’s march on Saturday
Update: Organizers have provided the following information about boarding:
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PHOTOS: Islanders take to a frozen Fisher Pond
For the first time in three years, temperatures dropped to at- or below-freezing long enough last month to…
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Off the Rock and under the radar Jan. 11 – 18
The Beachcomber’s weekly offering of noteworthy, non-Vashon news stories from around the world and closer to home, that…
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Cougar still free after trapping attempt
One week after state wildlife officials set a trap for the island’s cougar, the large cat remains free.
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Island philanthropist dies at 96
Katherine “Kay” White, an islander, longtime member of the Vashon Island Chorale and supporter of the arts, died…
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Island woman hikes nearly 8,000 miles to earn Triple Crown of Hiking
When islander Lizzy Corliss set out on the Pacific Crest Trail in April of 2014, she never dreamed…
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Community Service Area Plan: County-led planning process moves ahead
The subcomittees working on developing recommendations to help guide development on Vashon over the next decade have completed…
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The Vashon Sportsmen’s Club: A lasting island legacy
Down a long, winding road next to the Vashon Cemetery, nestled in a dark forest of towering firs,…
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Report: Puget Sound salmon struggling
Half of Washington State’s 15 endangered salmon populations, including Puget Sound chinook and steelhead, are still declining even…
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50 years of service: Fire department volunteer hits major milestone
As the flames at the Vashon Energy fire quieted last month, a group of firefighters took a break…
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UPDATED | Islanders preparing for Saturday marches
UPDATE: As of Wednesday afternoon, seven buses had been chartered for the march. The organizers provided the following…