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Sound Transit proposes reducing 560 bus route between the ferry terminal and the airport

Sound Transit, trying to close a multimillion-dollar deficit, has proposed ending mid-day and weekend bus service between the…

Rayna and Jay Holtz hope to recoup the investment in their solar panels in 15 to 20 years.

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Island couple’s solar panels mark the completion of a 30-year dream

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An “extreme makeover” of the school lunch program has meant much healthier fare and greater student participation.

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Reinventing the school lunch

The bell marking the beginning of lunch at Vashon High School hadn’t yet rung one day last week,…

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Couple arrested for theft possibly involved in recent rash of burglaries

A man and woman believed to be involved in the Island’s recent rash of burglaries were arrested in…

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Coast Guard calls off search for possible missing kayaker

A kayak found adrift between Vashon and Blake islands early Saturday morning prompted a day-long search and rescue…

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Bangasser spends $1,500 in bid for community council seat

In what’s believed to be a first, Tom Bangasser — a candidate for the nine-member Vashon-Maury Island Community…

Sooze Bloom deLeon Grossman received more than 70 pieces of fabric to use in the creation of her colorful mantle

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An Island woman sews a historic mantle for a holy book

Vashon artist Sooze Bloom deLeon Grossman has created glass, textile and garden art for years and has sewn…

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State panel proposes 2.5 percent ferry fare hike

The state Transportation Com- mission has proposed a 2.5 percent increase in ferry fares. The increase was recommend-ed…

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County says aging road system is vulnerable

A new assessment of King County’s transportation infrastructure in the unincorporated areas shows that 30 to 40 percent…

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Airport commissioner to step down from panel

Al Paxhia announced last week that he’s stepping down from the three-member commission overseeing Vashon’s small municipal airport,…

Dep. Joel Anderson stands among some of the stolen goods

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Vashon couple arrested for recent string of burglaries

A Vashon couple, believed to be involved in the Island's recent rash of burglaries, was arrested without incident…

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Discussion on crime to continue at another public forum

The conversation about crime on Vashon that began at a community forum this week will continue next week…

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State officials seek 2.5 percent increase in ferry fares

The Washington State Transportation Commission has proposed a 2.5 percent increase in ferry fares. Should it go into…