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Island child, 11, joins unofficial mayor race
Just a couple weeks before Vashon's new unofficial mayor will be chosen, a sixth candidate has joined the…
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Once captured, orcas near Vashon are now revered
My mobile phone buzzes and a cryptic message appears, thanks to Sound Action's podblast service: "orcas at dolphin…
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Open house set for new affordable home site
Vashon Household will host an open house celebration for its new affordable home ownership project this weekend.
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Community groups plan for clinic closure
With the August closure of the longtime clinic at Sunrise Ridge growing closer, several island agencies that are…
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School district budget calls for increased special education funding
Board members overseeing the Vashon school district are expected to pass a $26.2 million budget, a roughly $873,000…
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Island teachers see 2 percent salary increase
Vashon school district teachers will see a 2 percent increase in their pay in 2017.
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Garden tour will honor island gardener’s wish, support VCC
A garden 42 years in the making will finally be open for public viewing this weekend, fulfilling the…
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Nature center’s fifth BioBlitz event will be last one for a while
For the fifth and, this year, final time for a while, Vashon Nature Center staff, scientists and volunteers…
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Fire commissioners appoint interim leader
With the fire department facing a leadership transition, district commissioners have appointed Bob Larsen to the interim assistant…
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South-end ferry service resumes
Service on the Point Defiance-Tahlequah route has resumed and is on schedule after divers conducted an underwater inspection…
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Health care talks continue, public meeting planned
The community group that has been working to bring a new health care provider to the island announced…
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Lessons learned from Cascadia Rising: Be prepared, more volunteers needed
After participating in last week's regional earthquake exercise, leaders in the island's emergency preparedness community say it is…
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Ferry loading at Fauntleroy returns to old procedures, no bypass lane, destination papers
Nearly three weeks after Washington State Ferries officials implemented new loading procedures at the Fauntleroy dock in an…