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Family builds a small cabin with big character
A colorful, cozy secret is tucked away on a central island property that many who drive by every…
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Gardening on the wild side
Down a quiet lane at the southernmost end of Maury Island, the most nutritious fruits and vegetables a…
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Heritage association hopes to buy historic house
Vashon’s heritage association is launching an ambitious fundraising campaign to secure the property adjacent to its museum for…
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Nonprofit projects earn county grants
King County has awarded three grants totaling $6,500 to fund new projects by Vashon organizations.
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Low-interest septic loan program expands after few applications
About 2,000 Vashon homeowners are now eligible to apply for low-interest loans through King County for septic system…
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Diverse congregation keeps Jewish tradition alive at the Havurat
A tradition of faith and inquiry that is thousands of years old comes alive each Saturday morning, when…
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Post office investigates missing mail from Vashon
One Sunday earlier this month, Vashon Community Care’s Ruth Steen mailed nearly 20 envelopes containing gift certificates for…
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Island quilter is semi-finalist in international competition
Miss Dottie Dresden is taking island quilter Ann Rindge back home to Kentucky. The two share a close…
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Library to reopen in two weeks, all locations closed for a week
The newly renovated and expanded Vashon Library will reopen Saturday, March 29, the King County Library System announced…
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New foundation will raise funds for care center
To improve the long-term financial health of Vashon Community Care (VCC), a group of islanders has recently created…
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K2 says it will address pollution, has not yet taken action with DOE
The company that owns the K2 building says it will address known contamination at the site, but it…
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Islander to offer class on issues related to hepatitis
Hepatitis C, a common blood-born illness that affects the liver, will be the subject of a class on…
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Businessman reflects on decades in septic work
His business has taken him to thousands of homes on the island and dubbed him Vashon’s number one…