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Islanders take to the streets on Vashon and in Seattle

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Islanders take to the streets on Vashon and in Seattle

About 175 islanders turned out in light rain on Vashon on Saturday morning, carrying signs, walking dogs and…

Ferry officials look ahead; islanders seek support in Olympia

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Ferry officials look ahead; islanders seek support in Olympia

Considerable activity related to Washington State Ferries has occurred in recent weeks, with members of the Triangle Route…

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Rep. Jayapal staff to help with federal agency issues

A staff member from Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s office will be on the island this week to assist those…

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Island woman, in critical condition, rescued by Coast Guard early Sunday morning

A Vashon Island woman was admitted to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition early Sunday morning following a…

Singer, songwriter kd lang to perform fundraiser concert on Vashon

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Singer, songwriter kd lang to perform fundraiser concert on Vashon

This version of the article corrects information about tickets at the Moore Theater.

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Long-standing school levy is up for renewal, ballots to arrive next week

A levy that supports Vashon schools is up for renewal, and islanders should expect to see a ballot…

Buses will transport islanders to Saturday’s march

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Buses will transport islanders to Saturday’s march

As they did last year for the Women’s March on Seattle, island school buses will carry islanders to…

Longtime reporter named Beachcomber editor

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Longtime reporter named Beachcomber editor

Following the departure of former editor Anneli Fogt, who left the newspaper in November, The Beachcomber has named…

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County seeks input on waste management plan

Until March 8, King County is welcoming public comment on its draft Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, which…

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Flu is widespread, few cases confirmed on Vashon so far

The flu has been making frequent headlines, with reports of widespread illness in nearly all states.

Make a splash at the Vashon Pool, now open for swimming

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Make a splash at the Vashon Pool, now open for swimming

After months of work from community members and Vashon Park District staff, the Vashon Pool opened on Monday…

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Vashon Kids program expands to better serve older children

Vashon Kids, the Vashon Youth &Family Services before- and after-school and summer enrichment program located at Chautauqua, has…

Transition to new management underway at island’s care center

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Transition to new management underway at island’s care center

Vashon Community Care has been under new management since last month, and leaders with the new organization VCC…