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King County suspends road project after cyclists raise concerns
King County abruptly halted a $75,000 project to install rumble strips along Vashon Highway last week after a…
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Chamber’s executive director to step down in August
Debi Richards, who's helmed the Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce for nearly two years, announced this week that…
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Heritage museum’s Vietnam exhibit nominated for award
The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association’s exhibit “Home of Record” has been nominated for an award given by the…
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Vashon’s basin steward: Healing the region, one project at a time
In 1995, Greg Rabourn had what Evening Magazine dubbed the worst job in the region.
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Wastemobile to take hazardous materials April 27 to 29
Islanders can disposed of hazardous materials for free at the King County Wastemobile when it visits Vashon from…
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Lawmakers visit after marathon session ends
The three lawmakers who represent the 34th Legislative District, which includes Vashon, West Seattle and Burien, attended the…
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Pertussis outbreak appears to slow on Vashon, health care professionals remain concerned
Pertussis is at epidemic levels in Washington state, and 19 cases have been reported on Vashon since Dec.…
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County shortens roadside stakes after Islanders voice concerns
After receiving a handful of complaints and a call from The Beachcomber, the King County Roads Division lowered…
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American Legion reaches out to younger veterans
American Legion Post 159, celebrating 10 years of service on Vashon this month, is broadening its focus and…
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State grant will help Vashon schools go green, save on bills
The Vashon School District has garnered a $550,000 grant from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction…
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Blue Scholars bring their beat to Vashon
The organizers of “Sharing the Stage,” a concert series that pairs performances by well-known music acts with those…
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County presents pilot program to engage Vashon residents
Islanders who attended a meeting to introduce King County's new Community Service Area program were cautiously optimistic about…
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Legislators to speak at community council meeting
All three of Vashon's state legislators will visit the Vashon-Maury Island Community Council's general meeting on Monday to…