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Nelson tapped as lawmaker of the year by Democratic aides
Rep. Sharon Nelson (D-Maury Island) was chosen by the aides of her 62 fellow Democrats in the House…
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Vashon’s green map is now online; it shows the Island’s greenest destinations
From natural resources such as Peter Point, to cultural resources such as the “O” Open Space for Arts…
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Event raises awareness of conflict in Congo
This weekend, Islanders have the chance to learn more about the bloody but little-known conflict in the Democratic…
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Water problems at Eernisse trigger concerns
Vashon HouseHold is facing what executive director Sam Hendricks calls a serious “water intrusion” problem at its newly…
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Islander loses his appeal to reverse K2 rezone
Businessman Tom Bangasser lost round one in his effort to force King County to reverse its decision to…
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Sting operation uncovers high rate of underage sales
Six Island establishments failed a sting operation and sold alcohol to minors March 28, infractions that could cost…
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Vashon Village tenants wonder and worry about site’s future
Some of the tenants at Vashon Village say they’re reeling from the news that the small colorful buildings…
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A worn apartment building will soon be transformed
Forrest “Frosty” Wallace can’t use the front door in the wintertime in his small, two-bedroom apartment just west…
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Mad Magazine editor tackles censorship and free speech at library
Vashon Library isn’t often the scene of an event that can provoke, inspire and even shock Islanders. But…
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Islanders want library to stay in town, according to survey
More than 70 percent of those responding to an Island-wide survey about the Vashon library’s location said they’d…
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School district braces for cuts, considers fundraising plan
Vashon Island School District Superintendent Terry Lindquist, braced for state budget cuts that could cost the district as…
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Director of schools that teach Jewish and Arab children together comes to Vashon
Ten thousand miles away, in the epicenter of the Middle East conflict, there are schools where the violent…
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Vashon Youth & Family Services faces tough financial picture
Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) could see a 10 to 15 percent across-the-board budget cut this year…