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Governor’s silence on Glacier troubles activists

Over the last several years, as the drama over Glacier Northwest’s efforts to expand its gravel-mining operation on…

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Protesters say library should stay put

Several Islanders showed up at the Vashon Library Monday not to check out books or log on to…

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Group of Islanders has ‘Vision’ for helping neighbors in need

The brainchild of Island activists Bill Moyer and Bob Spivey, Vision for Vashon is a volunteer collective with…

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Islanders to flex their lexicon at Feb. 8 spelling bee

Only two of 18 teams remained as the 2008 Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation Spelling Bee entered its sixth…

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Low-tide beach walk offers rare opportunity

If weather permits, the full moon will shine its silvery light on the wet stones and sand as…

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Island volunteers provide medical support

We recently caught up with Dr. Michael and Nancy Kappelman, a busy couple who volunteer for Vashon’s Medical…

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VoV Standing By worked hard to keep Islanders in the know during storm

Our recent winter storm proves once and for all that Vashon Island truly is at the center of…

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WEDNESDAY 31 Ballet breakfast The Back Bay Inn will host the Sugar Plum Fairy Breakfast on Dec. 31…

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Governor’s budget includes $1.115 million for VAA’s theater project

Gov. Christine Gregoire last week released her capital budget, which includes a line item for Vashon Allied Arts…

Susan Ross and her dog Snoop enjoy a game of fetch on Gold Beach. Glacier’s floating red crane looms in the distance.

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Neighbors troubled by Glacier’s construction

Sandy Shores, a string of modest homes on the eastern rim of Maury Island, is a refuge for…

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Council rescinds letter on Fauntleroy restripe

Calling Seattle’s proposal to reconfigure Fauntleroy Way S.W. a step towards making it safer and more bicycle-friendly, members…

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The Cactus finally departs

After five years of creating both a navigational and ecological hazard, the 180-foot Cactus Jack — a former…

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Winter Storm Warning for Vashon-Maury Island

The current forecast for Vashon-Maury islands this weekend includes a “winter storm warning” beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday…