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Park district commissioners to discuss bids to complete VES Field

The Vashon Park District commissioners will discuss bids to complete work at the VES Fields at their regularly…

Vashon artist Odin Lonning tells a group of second graders about the totem poles he is carving.

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Local artist works to keep Native traditions alive

At the Vashon Forest Stewards lumber yard last Friday, a group of second graders crowded around two 11-foot…

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New teen center aims to be resource for sexual health

Island teens with questions about relationships, sex and sexuality now have new resources for answers: DoVE’s Teen Centre…

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Victim in December accident was driving under the influence

The young woman who died in a single-car accident on Vashon last December was intoxicated at the time…

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Garden information sheets point to safe practices and products

Islanders concerned about the effects of lawn and garden products can now get updated information at several local…

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High school recognized with architecture award

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Washington Council recognized the new Vashon High School and its design team…

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Park district hopes to offer camp for teens and tweens this summer

In recent years, some islanders have criticized the Vashon Park District for cutting its program offerings, but this…

A sign advertised an open house at Mukai last week.

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Mukai dispute continues, with open house a backdrop to fight in court

The legal battle over the Mukai Farm and Garden continues, as Texas resident Mary Matthews works to prevent…

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Citing problems at the park district, islanders file to run for board

Seven candidates, including two incumbents, have filed to run for three positions on the Vashon Park District board.

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Two high school seniors recognized for achievement, leadership

Two students from Vashon recently earned the distinction of being named National Merit Scholarship finalists, an honor awarded…

Gene Kuhns plans the new pollinator garden at the Village Green.

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Islander creating public garden for pollinators

At a time when the decline of the bee population is frequently in the news, one islander has…

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Islanders seek reelection to other boards, but some seats unfilled

While Vashon’s park board and school board will see races this fall, several islanders filed last week to…

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Three school board seats to be contested in fall election

Three seats on the Vashon School District’s board of commissioners will be contested in the November election.