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GiveBIG: Organizations benefit from fundraiser’s new approach
More than 30 island-based nonprofits raised $250,000 plus match funds during the Seattle Foundation’s annual GiveBIG fundraising campaign…
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Fire department’s buildings, vehicle fleet are aging, require attention
The fire department’s facilities and fleet of vehicles are at an advanced age and not serving the district…
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User fee increases possible as VPD talks of ending agreement with school district
A longstanding agreement between Vashon’s park and school districts that allows community recreation groups to use school facilities…
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Ferry system will test new loading procedures next week at Fauntleroy
Changes to the vehicle-loading process at the Fauntleroy ferry dock are slated for next week as part of…
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Workshop later this month will focus on pet loss, decision-making, grief
Nearly 63 percent of Washingtonians own a pet, according to a 2012 survey conducted by the American Veterinary…
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Lightning destroys tree, kills electronics at Dockton home
Last Thursday’s thunderstorm made headlines as the National Weather Service reported more than 2,500 lightning strikes in the…
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Granny’s awards grants for health and wellness
Granny’s Attic recently completed its spring grant cycle and awarded $90,000 to local nonprofits that focus on the…
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New learn-to-swim program offered at Vashon Pool this season
The Vashon Pool will open for the 2017 season on Saturday, May 27, and with it will come…
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Vashon Island School board approves racial equity plan
After speaking with a large group of islanders who call themselves the Racial Equity Committee, the Vashon school…
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Longtime friends, islanders begin bike ride across America
Islanders Bruce Morser and Bob Horsley have been friends for three decades and, over that time, have cycled…
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VIFR’s ability to respond to emergencies questioned as volunteer force falls
Facing a decline in its volunteer ranks, many at Vashon’s fire department say personnel numbers have become so…
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Donations are now being accepted for annual GiveBIG online fundraising event
More than 30 island organizations are participating in GiveBIG — the Seattle Foundation’s annual online fundraising effort that…
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Pet boarding, day care business to close, fundraising effort launched
Avalon Pet Care, which has served island pets and their owners for more than 20 years, will close…