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Strawberry Festival, an island tradition, continues
Vashon’s 109th Strawberry Festival came to a close last Sunday, after a weekend full of parades, music, art,…
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Going wild: some island natural areas in transition
Neill Point Natural Area, one of the southernmost locations on Vashon Island, looks hardly touched by human life.…
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Preschool, outdoor camp opens for young islanders
All through the dark days of winter, the beginning of a new outdoor playschool took shape on Vashon…
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Forum meets tonight with candidates for state senate
A moderated candidate forum of those seeking outgoing Sen. Sharon Nelson’s state senate seat will be hosted by…
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VIFR to buy new fire engine
Vashon’s fire department has begun the process of buying a new fire engine, following the failure of another…
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Public meetings on supporting local healthcare coming soon
The Vashon-Maury Health Collaborative, which was active in trying to secure health care for the island after CHI…
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Lifelong islander captures crowds with famous 1950s hydroplane
No matter where you stand in lifelong islander Larry Fuller’s shop, you’re always looking at her: the gleaming,…
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Strawberry Festival returns this weekend
Vashon’s largest party, the Strawberry Festival, will begin this Friday and last throughout the weekend, with standard favorites…
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Treasure Island returns to heart of town
Treasure Island, a store that sells new and used jewelry, household items and home furnishings, is moving to…
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State Senate hopefuls to join island forum
Several of the candidates vying for Sharon Nelson’s senate seat will be on Vashon next Wednesday evening for…
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Burn ban is now in effect
The King County fire marshal has issued a fire safety burn ban in unincorporated areas of King County,…
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Per survey, WSF passengers want reliable service, new tech
After seeking input from ferry passengers to help shape its long-range plan, Washington State Ferries has shared the…
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Vashon Fresh enters second season, expands offerings
Vashon Fresh, an online marketplace for locally grown and produced foods, is in its second season, with new…