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A school where kids learn outside of the box
In the heart of a Vashon woods one recent chilly morning, a group of children gathered the ingredients…
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PTSA promises a good time under the big top
Lately when Islanders stop by Movie Magic to rent DVDs or get coffee, they’ve been asking owner Jackie…
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Dogs in Island Center Forest: Should rules be changed?
Regulations at Island Center Forest may soon change, as the Friends of Island Center Forest work with the…
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Pharmacy looks to cure problem area
The Vashon Pharmacy is collaborating with the Healthy Community Network to clean up the small, park-like area on…
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A workshop explores the benefits of mindfulness
In recent years, the role of mindfulness has been shown to benefit people’s physical and emotional well-being in…
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County judge brings argument in support of Amanda Knox to Vashon
Michael Heavey, a former state senator and now a Superior Court judge, came to Vashon Friday to denounce…
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Islanders cope with the coldest April on record
Rain or shine, each day David Mielke makes the half-hour walk from his home on 171st Street to…
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A new foundation launches a campaign: $550,000 for schools
Vashon Island School District has joined the ranks of public schools across the country, looking to the community…
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VMICC to hold meeting to discuss its status with the county
The Vashon-Maury Island Community Council (VMICC) will hold a special meeting Thursday night to discuss how it should…
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Sommers to step down from fire commission
Gayle Sommers, who was elected six years ago as a reform candidate to the Island’s fire commission, will…
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School district selects contractor, issues bonds
The Vashon Island School District selected a general contractor and issued its first round of bonds last week…
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High school percussionist takes second at state
Vashon High School senior Dylan Greene laced second in mallets at the State Solo and Ensemble Competition last…
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Some question move to change VMICC’s status
Several Islanders told King County Councilmember Joe McDermott Monday night that Vashon’s status as an unincorporated area council…