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Solstice walk goes off-road with surprise location
The winter solstice on Vashon has, in years past, been marked by a luminary drive through Paradise Valley,…
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New cannabis business opens in former clinic space downtown
Vashon’s first — and only — cannabis retail shop opened on Monday in downtown Vashon.
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Chautauqua staff, students are going global with projects and programs
Sometimes, it’s the littlest drops that make the biggest splash.
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State wildlife officials apprehend squid poachers at Tramp Harbor
State wildlife officers recently apprehended several squid fishers at the Tramp Harbor dock for breaking laws regarding limits…
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School district needs volunteers to write voters’ pamphlet statements
The Vashon Island School District is in need of volunteers to compose “pro” and “con” statements for its…
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Resettlement committee benefit includes Syrian market and Betsy Rose concert
Singer-songwriter, activist and Buddhist practitioner Betsy Rose will perform a benefit concert for the Vashon Resettlement Committee on…
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Noted actor, storyteller will return to Vashon for class of 2019 benefit
“Aren’t you my tennis instructor?”
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Fire commissioners set to vote on 2018 budget next week
Vashon’s fire commissioners are poised to vote next week on the district’s 2018 budget, a $5.2 million spending…
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Five island businesses fail liquor board checks
In October, five of 13 island businesses failed a state compliance check testing practices around selling and serving…
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After months of island effort, county passes Vashon CSA plan
The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously approved the 2017 Vashon-Maury Island Community Service Area (CSA) Subarea Plan on…
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Finding fulfillment in a life spent reading
As a Boeing engineer during the Cold War-era space race, islander Tom Herring went on many business trips.…
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Utility bills set to increase under measure approved by County Council
Vashon’s Sewer District, members of Washington Association of Water & Sewer Districts challenging law.