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Man arrested for weekend rape on Vashon
A 56-year-old man was arrested and booked into King County jail for an alleged rape on Saturday, according…
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Ferry worker found dead after being detained following incident on ferry
A ferry worker on Vashon’s north-end route was found dead in his cell at the Federal Detention Center…
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Strawberry Festival carnival is canceled
A contract disagreement has resulted in the cancellation of the Strawberry Festival carnival, leading festival organizers to say…
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Beaches and cliffs offer a walk full of intrigue at Tahlequah
A suite of thrills occurs on this beach walk that proceeds west from Tahlequah, around Dalco Point and…
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Third species survey will continue gathering data on Vashon’s natural life
Vashon naturalists and other volunteers are gearing up for the island’s third 24-hour species survey. The Bioblitz, an…
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Several preserves grow with a flurry of land purchases
Vashon’s land trust and King County recently announced a series of purchases that officials say expanded existing nature…
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Naturopath moves clinic to former dental office
Nicole Maxwell, ND, opened her doors this week at her new clinic location, the former dental office of…
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Islanders start petition to Group Health regarding Catholic hospitals
A group of islanders concerned about access to health care at Catholic hospitals is seeking signatures they will…
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Fourth on the water
Quartermaster Harbor was a busy place this Fourth of July, as boaters from Vashon and surrounding areas dropped…
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Honeybee decline causes concern on Vashon
Bob Dixon has been raising bees on Vashon for nearly 20 years, but after losing two hives this…
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From hydros to dogs, responders see a number of holiday incidents
Officials responded to a number of holiday-related emergencies over Fourth of July weekend, including an accident during the…
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All types of speedboats have skimmed around the island
As Vashon prepares for another early-morning Fourth of July hydroplane race around the island, it is worth remembering…
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Waterfront cabin burns in nightime fire
A fire last week did significant damage to a small house on Quartermaster Harbor.