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Islanders’ donations go to help earthquake-damaged Nepal
Since a large earthquake devastated Nepal in April, islanders have donated more than $20,000 to the relief and…
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Accident victim had turned his life around, encouraged others
Kenny Sudduth is described by those who knew him as a fun-loving man who had a genuine care…
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Rally spotlights school funding troubles
Angry with state lawmakers’ lack of progress on education funding, Vashon’s teachers took to the streets with a…
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Popular eatery marks a decade on Vashon
Once every month a group of island women gathers for breakfast at The Hardware Store Restaurant to enjoy…
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Historic lighthouse gets new roof
The new red roof on the Point Robinson Lighthouse gleamed in the late afternoon sun last Friday and…
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Former Chautauqua teacher dies
Ken Larsen, for years a popular teacher at Chatauaqua Elementary School, died Sunday after being hospitalized for several…
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County slowly cracks down on septic systems polluting local beaches
When Rhoni Grimshaw and her husband rented a home on outer Quartermaster Harbor a year and a half…
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PTSA brings back its auction fundraiser
After taking a year off from major fundraising, the Vashon Community PTSA will host live and silent auctions…
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Jewish congregation will share historic church with Zen group
For almost 90 years, a white clapboard building on Westside Highway has been the spiritual home for several…
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Dental van discontinues service
After six years serving low-income people on Vashon, the dental van is not scheduled to return.
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Islander dies in single-vehicle accident
A fatal car accident last Thursday night claimed the life of longtime islander Ken Sudduth.
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Day-long species survey shows nature of island
Scores of volunteers will head to Maury Island’s wild places this weekend to find as many species of…
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Local bookkeeper sentenced for theft
A Vashon bookkeeper was sentenced to 12 months of home detention last week after pleading guilty to stealing…