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Despite boiler issues, Vashon Pool had successful summer

* 11/3/2017 This story has been updated to reflect sources of funding for the various pool improvements more…

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CSA Plan approved, moves to full council

In the most recent step for Vashon’s Community Service Area Plan, the King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and…

Diane Emerson (Courtesy Photo)

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Island gardener will discuss pets, pesticides in talk next week

The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center handled 180,639 cases in 2016 and nearly 10 percent were identified as…

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News Briefs: Election, downtown business changes

Fire, schools, parks and more all on current ballot

Protestors make their way down Vashon Highway on Monday. (Backbone Campaign photo)

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Islanders march for the future, call for bank’s divestment from fossil fuel industry

On Monday, more than 30 islanders, including 17 youth, protested at Chase Bank, joining the global call to…

After one year, growing clinic still seeks new patients

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After one year, growing clinic still seeks new patients

Neighborcare Health marked its first anniversary at the Sunrise Ridge clinic late last month, and while officials count…

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Fire claims small cabin on Vashon’s south end

A small cabin in the woods located in the southeast portion of Vashon burned last week, according to…

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King County bringing larger Veterans Human Services levy to voters

In addition to choosing members to serve on four of Vashon’s public boards, islanders this general election will…

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Fire forum focuses on proposed levy

Beginning this week, islanders’ votes will determine the financial fate of the fire district, marking a milestone in…

Zero Waste Vashon holds forum amid China ban on foreign waste

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Zero Waste Vashon holds forum amid China ban on foreign waste

As many islanders are wheeling their shiny, new blue co-mingle bins out to the curb, Zero Waste Vashon…

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Series of three fall wind, rain storms expected in area this week

The National Weather Service is predicting wind gusts up to 40 mph and the potential for power outages…

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Granny’s grant program awards $93,000 to island health-based organizations

Six nonprofits that focus on the health and well-being of islanders started October with a funding boost as…

Fire commissioner candidates include Jan Milligan, top, Candy McCullough, bottom, and Andy Johnson.

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Fire candidates, levy will be focus of Wednesday’s election-season forum

At the forum Wednesday evening, islanders will have a chance to ask questions of each of the candidates…