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The magic of the season: Bettie Edwards helps to keep the spirit of Christmas alive
When Maggie Albertson, a former Islander, recently visited Vashon for the first time in about two years, The…
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Vandals attempt break-in at Episcopal church
Vandals attempted a break-in at Church of The Holy Spirit twice over the last few weeks, frustrating church…
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Seattle Storm coach gets Chautauqua girls excited about basketball
Last Friday students at Chautauqua Elementary School received a special visit. Brian Agler, coach of the Seattle Storm…
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Landowners can get forests certified this month
Vashon landowners with five acres or more of forest can sign up to get their woodlots certified by…
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Governor proposes 10 percent hike in ferry fares
Gov. Chis Gregoire released a proposed state budget Wednesday that includes a 10 percent hike in ferry fares,…
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Westside Highway closed after 100-foot crack appears
Westside Highway between S.W. Cove Road and McIntyre Road S.W. was closed Wednesday afternoon after a 100-foot crack…
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Vashon Island task force tries to find ‘hot spots’ for underage drinking
In a continued effort to reduce underage drinking on the Island, the Vashon Healthy Community Network is working…
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Officer acted as bully after May melee, lawyer says
A King County sheriff’s deputy bullied potential witnesses and engaged in other “bizarre and terrifying” actions in the…
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A librarian bids adieu
For the past 12 and a half years, Hester Kremer has brought a quiet passion for books and…
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Vashon Islanders empty their medicine cabinets of potentially dangerous medications
Islanders took advantage of a chance to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs on Saturday outside of Thriftway…
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Sawbones gets sold to its 135 employees
Sawbones Worldwide, an Island institution for more than three decades, was sold last week — but not to…
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Young musicians earn spots in honor bands
A number of musicians at Vashon High School were recently selected to participate in several honor bands, joining…
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Vashon High School students talk with Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Vashon High School’s Amnesty International Club held a telephone conference with freed Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi…