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Vashon house that was site of murder scene is reborn as trial begins
Most Islanders know the house well — a beige-colored split-level on 87th Ave. S.W., where a man was…
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Planned shelter at Dockton Park concerns some park users
A plan to install an open-sided shelter at Dockton Park has stirred some controversy among park users, some…
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Upcoming ‘Talking Trash’ forum explores recycling on Vashon
A special community forum sponsored by the Vashon-Maury Island Community Council will be held at 7 p.m. Feb.…
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Thomas J. Stewart, former Vashon resident, and 4 others killed in Arizona helicopter crash
Thomas J. Stewart, a controversial political and financial figure who delighted Islanders for years with his huge fireworks…
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Arrests won’t be made in Vashon meth lab explosion
No charges will be filed in the case of an alleged meth lab on southwest Vashon, King County…
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Vashon’s school levy sails to an easy victory
Vashon Island School District's four-year operating levy appears to be passing easily, according to partial returns from the…
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School officials place hope in landmark ruling
Vashon High School teacher Martha Woodard remembers the early days of teaching, when she had current textbooks and…
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Former Vashon classmates rally to support Amanda Knox’s father
While Amanda Knox was being tried for the murder of her roommate half a world away, a small…
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Vashon Tech Support opens new office space in core of town
Vashon Tech Support, a computer service company owned by Island teens, will open a new storefront in town…
Arts
Three bands throw a big bash for Vashon Theatre
A group of Island musicians have pooled their talents to help Vashon Theatre recover from a recent burglary.…
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Island doctor faces charges of alleged unprofessional conduct
The state Department of Health filed charges against Dr. Sjardo Steneker in December, alleging the popular family practice…
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Islanders raise thousands of dollars for Haitian relief efforts
Thanks to two Vashon businesses, Islanders have donated more than $13,000 to aid organizations in Haiti. Bob’s Bakery…
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Vashon’s community council board experiences a rash of resignations
Two members of the Vashon-Maury Island Community Council’s nine-member board — Allison Shirk and Ian Burke — have…