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Former islander to receive diploma 74 years after internment prevented it
At Vashon High School’s commencement ceremony this Saturday, along with students in this year’s graduating class, a woman…
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Islanders recreating historic Ellisport Chautauqua this summer
More than 100 years ago, Puget Sound residents converged regularly at Ellisport for Chautauqua assemblies — guests would…
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Summer Picnics in the Park program starts this month
Now in its fourth year, the Vashon food bank’s Picnics in the Park program will begin later this…
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VCC board considers new partner for island’s long-term care facility
Two months after Providence Health &Services announced it would not renew its longtime contract with Vashon Community Care,…
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McMurray gets first assistant principal
McMurray Middle School has never had an assistant principal, until now.
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Decision expected next week on ferry pilot program at Fauntleroy
Washington State Ferries officials and members of The Triangle Route Improvement Task Force will review data from the…
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Assessed home values climb amid active real estate market
Home values on Vashon have increased nearly 17 percent over last year, a spike many homeowners are familiar…
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Local man will speak about making a difference
* This story is part of an occasional series following islanders who are living and doing interesting work…
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Council approves purchase of Mukai barreling plant to King County for preservation
Seven months after King County’s department of natural resources first announced its plan to buy the Mukai barreling…
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County awards funds focused on youth health, well-being
The Vashon community will soon benefit from King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative with funds that will…
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Island sound experts lend a hand at Vashon Theatre
Not long ago, island audio engineers, mixers and musicians Jason Staczek and Martin Feveyear went to see a…
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WSF to decide on boarding changes this week
Officials at Washington State Ferries had hoped to make a decision last Friday about the effectiveness of their…