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Changing demographics take a toll on preschools
When Island kids returned to school this fall, several classrooms were emptier than usual, especially at Vashon preschools,…
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Organization hopes changes around town will discourage substance abuse
A makeover of the sitting area next to the Vashon Pharmacy comes as one of several projects that…
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On Vashon, some express concern about statewide liquor initiative
An initiative that would privatize the sale of spirits would likely put Vashon’s one liquor store out of…
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Fire board candidates sound off on the department’s future at a public debate
Taxes and on-Island volunteerism were both hot topics at Wednesday night's Fire Commissioner Candidates Debate, where four candidates…
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Book highlights all that kids, and adults, will love on Vashon trails
Bianca Perla says that having children helped her rediscover Vashon. Now she wants to help other families do…
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Vashon agency to begin providing roommate service to ease affordable housing crunch
Vashon HouseHold is about to launch a new program that aims to match those in need of housing…
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A grand opening: Islanders celebrate a great place for kids
Hundreds of Islanders turned out to celebrate Vashon Youth & Family Services’ PlaySpace, an early learning center on…
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Bill Foege slated to tell stories from his lifetime of work on the frontline of global disease
Dr. William Foege, an Islander who has had an extensive career in global health and is credited with…
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Fire board candidates vie in a spirited contest
While four Islanders are running this fall to fill two positions on Vashon’s fire board, one race is…
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Another seat on Vashon fire board is contested
In a much less public race, longtime VIFR volunteer Deborah Brown is challenging incumbent Ron Turner, a retired…
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A lifelong painter finds his artistic muse on Vashon
A steep, winding driveway on Vashon’s west side leads to a beach house where one artist is starting…
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Island resident named judge of the year by state bar association
King County Superior Court Judge Mary I. Yu, a Vashon resident, was recently named the 2011 Outstanding Judge…
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Iditarod sled dog is found near Agren Park
After several days of an all-points-bulletin search for Dash, the spirited black sled dog was found Saturday afternoon…