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Ferry cuts appear sidestepped for now
Ferry-service advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after committees in both the House and Senate passed budgets…
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Taking ‘strawberry’ out of the festival
Vashon’s Chamber of Commerce has chosen a new logo for this year’s annual summertime bash. Those who look…
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Volunteers descend on Camp Sealth for a month of outdoor work
A team of eight young adults from around the country has made a temporary home at Vashon’s Camp…
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An Indian nun visits Vashon, trying her hand at restaurant work
Islanders may have noticed a tiny Indian nun on Vashon last week, working, as strange as it may…
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Bidding farewell to a decorated war hero
Several friends and family members gathered at the Vashon cemetery last Wednesday to pay final respects to John…
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Tax bills on Vashon increase slightly
For the second year in a row, Vashon property owners are seeing a slight drop in their property…
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Introducing The Beachcomber’s new online calendar | A note from the editor
The Beachcomber's website now features a state-of-the-art, user-generated calendar of events — one so easy to use even…
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School district’s technology levy passes
Vashon Island School District’s Technology and Capital Projects Levy passed last week, with 70 percent of those who…
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Messed up on Valentine’s Day, guys? It’s not too late to make amends | Humor
So Valentine’s Day is over (by a few hours), and you’ve flubbed up.
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WSF project raises questions for PO boat
The King County Water Taxi may be forced to find a new place to dock in Seattle, should…
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Bidding farewell to a country chapel
For more than a decade, St. Patrick Church has been a darkened fixture on Maury Island — an…
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Health care advocates to promote underused wellness project
The Vashon Community Wellness Project, which provides low-income Islanders access to health care services at discounted rates, is…
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Police captain to visit community council, discuss Vashon’s staffing levels
Chief Dep. Steve Strachan, second in command at the King County Sheriff’s Office, will give a presentation and…