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Karen Eliasen in her shop in 2009. (File Photo)

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Vashon Island Music closes its doors

After more than 12 years serving the island, the Vashon Island Music store has closed in town, but…

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New summer camp for adults to be held on Vashon

Summer camp is no longer only for schoolchildren. One million adults nationwide went to camp in 2012, according…

New reverend installed at Presbyterian church

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New reverend installed at Presbyterian church

After 18 months with an interim reverend, Vashon Presbyterian Church has installed Leigh Weber as preacher.

Fire department to begin charging for ambulance transports next month

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Fire department to begin charging for ambulance transports next month

Beginning in July, Vashon’s fire department will begin charging patients with non-life threatening emergencies for hospital transports, a…

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Park, school boards take step toward new Commons Agreement

The Vashon Park District board met Tuesday after press time to discuss, and possibly vote on, a proposed…

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School district passes budget as funding questions loom in state budget process

The Vashon Island School District board last Thursday approved a $38.7 million budget — $12 million more than…

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VIFR finances critical, will fall far short of revenue, expenses

Vashon fire department’s expenses will likely exceed its tax revenue by $1.1 million this year, forcing the district…

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New business to open at Vashon Landing building

After four years operating as a pop-up dinner club, the trio of islanders behind Meat & Noodle will…

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News briefs for June 21 : KC Sheriff’s department SWAT team will conduct exercise at K2 Wednesday

Sheriff’s office conducting active shooter training at K2 factory Wednesday

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Park, school staff decide on Commons payment, boards to discuss

Vashon park and school board staff last week decided on an amount the park district should pay the…

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AmeriGas fined for six violations in connection to Vashon Energy fire

AmeriGas Propane has been cited for six serious violations and owes $18,000 in fees in connection to the…

Rainy send-off, special guest for Vashon High School class of 2017

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Rainy send-off, special guest for Vashon High School class of 2017

On Saturday night, the 140 graduates of Vashon High School’s class of 2017 were recognized at the Vashon…

Ferry system to adopt pilot loading procedures late this month

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Ferry system to adopt pilot loading procedures late this month

Later this month, the ferry system will implement loading measures that it recently tested as a pilot program…