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Standing Rock elder coming to Vashon to speak about spirituality, religion, unity
A leader of the Water Protectors at Standing Rock will come to Vashon Friday to speak about religion…
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New head of Ferries as system sees bump in ridership, works on triangle route
Following a December announcement by Washington State Ferries chief Lynne Griffith that she will retire at the end…
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Off the Rock and under the radar Jan. 11 – 18
The Beachcomber’s weekly offering of noteworthy, non-Vashon news stories from around the world and closer to home, that…
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Island philanthropist dies at 96
Katherine “Kay” White, an islander, longtime member of the Vashon Island Chorale and supporter of the arts, died…
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Island woman hikes nearly 8,000 miles to earn Triple Crown of Hiking
When islander Lizzy Corliss set out on the Pacific Crest Trail in April of 2014, she never dreamed…
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Community Service Area Plan: County-led planning process moves ahead
The subcomittees working on developing recommendations to help guide development on Vashon over the next decade have completed…
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UPDATED | Islanders preparing for Saturday marches
UPDATE: As of Wednesday afternoon, seven buses had been chartered for the march. The organizers provided the following…
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Burton Inn open under new owner, aims to bring community back
It’s been 90 days since Burton Inn owner Deborah Kohler took over the business and she has not…
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Medical cannabis in Washington: Answers to some common questions
Medical cannabis has been legal in Washington since 1998, but the passage of the Cannabis Patient Protection Act…
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Amerigas apologizes, works to meet customers’ propane needs after Vashon Energy fire
In response to a growing number of Vashon Energy customers who say they are have run out of…
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Neighborcare Health clinic expands to meet demand
Three months after the clinic reopened at Sunrise Ridge, Neighborcare Health officials say a temporary provider has been…
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Vashon Energy employees recovering, temporary office to open
One month after the explosion and fire at Vashon Energy, the two employees who were injured are recovering,…