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Vashon HouseHold begins offering services, support to seniors
In the few weeks since she set up shop at J.G. Commons, Michele Kimble has been able to…
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Vashon fire district receives clean audit
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue recently received another clean audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office.
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High tides, strong winds take a toll on Vashon | Story & Slideshow
A combination of extremely high tides and strong winds forced road closures, destroyed bulkheads and swept away docks…
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Vashon superintendent says district strives to keep students safe
Vashon Island School Superintendent Michael Soltman issued a statement Friday expressing sorrow over the rampage that left 20…
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New shelter in Island Center Forest could become gathering site
King County officials hope that a new timber-framed shelter in Island Center Forest will become a site for…
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Hunting season at Island Center Forest drew 38 hunters
Nearly 40 people registered to hunt in Island Center Forest (ICF) during the 400-acre forest’s closure for a…
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Islanders voice concern over state’s plan to manage boats in Quartermaster
The state’s plan to more closely manage boat moorage in Quartermaster Harbor received a mixed reception from Vashon’s…
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All four parks commissioners should resign | Letter to the Editor
I commend the Vashon Park District commissioners and The Beachcomber for their dedication and efforts to address the…
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Neighbors raise concerns about ‘rustic’ church camp
Morningside Farm is a quiet, park-like expanse on the south end of Vashon, surrounded by a white split-rail…
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County tells park district it needs better cash management
King County’s highest financial official said the county won’t let the Vashon Park District default, a specter raised…
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Island proves it still leans left in most recent election results, but Maury is slightly less liberal
Recently released election results show what most on the Island already suspected: Vashon tends to vote liberal.
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Islanders embrace historic moment for marriage equality
Last Wednesday evening, hundreds of people lined up downtown at the King County Administration building, forming a long…
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Ferry commuters face long lines this week due to emergency repairs
Ferry commuters will likely see long waits during peak hours on the north-end route through the rest of…