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A new project gives voice to Vashon’s Latino community
Stories unfold on a large strip of butcher paper in Sally Adam’s classroom at Chautauqua Elementary School, where…
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Islanders sign up to run for Vashon’s public commissions
Several Islanders threw their hats into the political ring on Monday, the first day in the week-long filing…
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State seeks Islanders’ help in clearing up Quartermaster
In an effort to clear Quartermaster Harbor of abandoned and environmentally harmful mooring buoys, officials from the state…
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Merchants hope to curb credit card use
Several Vashon merchants are banding together to give consumers a gentle nudge: They plan to post hand-calligraphed cards…
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A life of service: Olde John gives it his all
It is a Monday morning at Vashon Community Care, and six residents are gathered in a semi-circle in…
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Park district to break ground on fields project
The Vashon Park District will break ground on its $1.3 million fields project with a golden shovel ceremony…
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Vashon High School newspaper garners top honors
Vashon High School’s student newspaper was recently named one of the top student publications in the country.
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Schools foundation extends fundraising deadline
The Vashon Schools Foundation, which had hoped to raise $550,000 by this Saturday to fill the school district’s…
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Organizers say new community forum is gaining traction
Nearly 100 Islanders have signed a letter calling for a new representative body on Vashon, prompting organizers of…
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Red tide in Quartermaster Harbor?
Islanders cruising along Quartermaster Drive on Monday were surprised to see bright orange water lapping up along the…
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McDermott decides to sponsor measure that would alter UAC system
King County Councilmember Joe McDermott has decided to sponsor legislation that could fundamentally alter the county’s relationship with…
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Coca-Cola parody takes aim at conservative billionaires
A 60-second parody of the famous Coca-Cola commercial, “I’d like to buy the world a Coke,” conceived by…
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Teachers take a hit as lawmakers balance budget
In his 47 years as a public school teacher, Vashon math teacher Cornelius Lopez says he doesn’t recall…