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Beachcomber’s parent company purchases Seattle Weekly
Sound Publishing, the state's largest community news organization and owner of the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, announced it has…
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Library staff gear up for a big move
The shelves are barren and empty. A checkout counter has yet to be installed. And on a rainy…
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Auditor’s report questions costs of Chetzemoka
Washington’s ferries are among the most expensive in the nation, and the Chetzemoka, which serves Vashon, was especially…
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Yacht club plans to replace its aging dock
The Quartermaster Yacht Club’s docks have long been a labor of love. The small, nonprofit club built its…
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Park district board considers proposal to privatize kayak center
An islander with a passion for kayaking would like to take ownership of the Vashon Park District’s kayak…
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Store owners purchase vacant land
The owners of Vashon Thriftway have purchased a 4.5-acre parcel in Vashon town, considered the largest piece of…
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Tech prognosticator to give lecture on trends and the job market
An internationally known expert in technology and economics will visit Vashon next week to give students and their…
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Former VHS student, now Harvard prof, to speak to students, public about her work
A Harvard professor with deep roots on the island will visit Vashon High School next week, speak to…
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County, conservation groups to discuss status of 13 projects
Calling it a “habitat stewardship whirlwind,” King County’s Vashon basin steward is organizing an evening event where islanders…
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Snowboarder carves out a small business
Tahoma Snow Sports clothing that lines the walls at Spider’s Ski & Sports in town looks at first…
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Park district poised to pass $1 million spending plan
The Vashon Park District board plans to vote next week on a $1.07 million spending plan that includes…
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For Methodists, community service matters | Finding Faith
Drive by the Vashon United Methodist Church at the south edge of town, and black and white signs…
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Garbage, recycling rates slated to rise
Islanders will see their garbage and recycling collection rates increase slightly this month, in part due to fee…