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Briefs: VARSA survey, toy drive and north-end road work

Island adults invited to take VARSA’s annual community survey

Amid recent busy days, fire district moves ahead with planning efforts

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Amid recent busy days, fire district moves ahead with planning efforts

district commissioners and chiefs are moving ahead withplans for next year and beyond

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Election: Islanders approve fire district levy, elect members to seven public boards

Island voters during last week’s election approved an increased property-tax levy to fund the island’s cash-strapped fire department…

Manka Dhingra, left, won her seat with 55 percent of the vote, giving Democrats control of the state Senate. At right, Dow Constantine, with 77 percent of the vote, coasted to victory and his third term as King County Executive. (Courtesy Photos)

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Election Day victories bring change to state, county efforts

Last week’s election brought a substantial change at the state level, giving the Democrats control of Senate, while…

Triangle task force will discuss schedule changes next month

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Triangle task force will discuss schedule changes next month

The Triangle Route Improvement Task Force has moved on from trying to create a quick fix for loading…

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After Monday windstorm, hundreds still without power Tuesday

Roughly 450 of the island’s Puget Sound Energy customers were without power at 8 a.m. Tuesday after the…

Vashon and Maury Islands are home to an abundance of flora and fauna. To learn about these species and hundreds of others, stop by the exhibit that will open this Friday at the Land Trust Building. (Kieran Enzian Photo, left; Maria Metler Photos center top and right; Kelly Keenan Photo center bottom)

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The nature of Vashon: Explore the island’s biodiversity an upcoming exhibit

By SUSAN RIEMER

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Islanders help Kathy’s Corner rebuild after recent burglary, multiple losses

Thieves broke into Kathy’s Corner nearly two weeks ago, and since that time islanders have stepped up to…

VHS actors perform on-island, will head to China

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VHS actors perform on-island, will head to China

Four Vashon High School theater students will spend Thanksgiving in China performing at a youth theater festival, but…

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Food bank begins strategic plan, focuses on island’s ever-rising costs

The Vashon Maury Island Community Food Bank has embarked on a strategic planning process and has established a…

The subject of the documentary, Anne Bradenton, talks with civil rights icon Rosa Parks. (Highlander Center Photo)

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Documentary next week spotlights life, legacy of civil rights activist

Vashon SURJ — Showing Up for Racial Justice — and the Backbone Campaign will host a screening of…

The Shook Twins will perform at the Vashon Theatre. (Courtesy Photo)

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Musical duo to headline local benefit concert to aid Puerto Rico

The Shook Twins will return to the island to play an intimate duo set at a fundraiser for…

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New van program available to all riders for trips on and off Vashon

The new Community Van program, announced last week, has already undergone a significant change: The vans are available…