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Longtime island physician, Dr. Michael Kappelman, to retire in January
After more than 30 years caring for patients on Vashon, Dr. Michael Kappelman will retire next month.
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Master of the art of origami opens store in downtown Vashon
Island Paper Chase, the newest business in Vashon's town core, opened earlier this month and features the origami…
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Fulton Family Medicine expands clinic hours
Fulton Family Medicine announced last week that beginning in January, it will be open five days a week.
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County aims to increase ballot drop boxes, make voting more convenient and accessible
Voting might soon be more convenient throughout King County, including for residents of Vashon.
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Southern residents welcome eighth baby
An eighth Orca has been born into the Southern Resident Killer Whale population this year, and the newest…
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Time and Again: From canoes to ferries, boats are essential to island life
David Guterson in his reflective essay, "The Citizens of Paradise," writes, "Islands are paradoxical places: They simultaneously liberate…
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Fuller Store’s new owner says he has no plans for historic building
The Old Fuller Store’s new owner is also the founder and owner of Seattle-based pizzerias and coffee shops,…
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VIGA, VIPP, VAA among nonprofits with noteworthy year
Two dogs make international headlines after staying at each other’s side for more than a week; construction begins…
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Dozens of islanders voiced support on Thursday
A third public meeting about the construction of mountain bike trails in Dockton Forest will be held in…
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Lia Bardeen, experienced chef and daughter of longtime islanders, is planning to open a new restaurant on the north edge of town.
Lia Bardeen, a chef with over 15 years' experience working in world-class restaurants in New York City and…
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Vashon forum tackles hunger stereotypes, brainstorms solutions
People are hungry on Vashon because of a combination of low-wage jobs and expensive housing costs, according to…
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County receives grant from state to purchase land in Maury Aquatic Reserve for salmon habitat restoration
Last week, the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board and the Puget Sound Partnership awarded over $44 million in…
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Programs that offer assistance for heating and energy costs to low-income households are now taking applications
King County’s Multi-Service Center (MSC) and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) are accepting applications from low-income households that need…