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Vashon Food Bank to move into downtown
The Food Bank is moving forward with plans to purchase the Vashon United Methodist Church’s education building.
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Vashon is safer, COVID-wise, than county, state and country
Vashon’s COVID situation stands up well compared to King County, the state, and the rest of the country.
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Massive earthquake on Seattle Fault would bring catastrophic tsunami waves
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake could create a tsunami that would flood the Seattle shoreline in over 20 feet…
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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn officer’s violent past presented in pretrial hearing
Episode 6 in this special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s history of violent interactions with community members…
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New ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling law goes into effect across Washington this month
Officials estimate $440 million is spent removing clogs caused by improperly flushed products yearly
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Vashon’s July Fourth starts early, ends late
Independence Day on Vashon celebrated with hydro race, fireworks.
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Potential funding and land deal now in play to build new clinic
The Vashon Health Care District announced progress in its goal to build a modern primary care clinic on…
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Fire chief, pending probe, is on leave
Chief Charles Krimmert has been placed on paid administrative leave for two weeks, effective June 30 through July…
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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington
Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.
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Fire Chief Charles Krimmert placed on leave, pending investigation
Assistant Fire Chief Matt Vinci will lead Vashon Island Fire Rescue during Krimmert’s two-week leave.
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Dr. Faisal Khan appointed as next King County health director
Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.
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Burton Water Cooperative, Burton Water Company begin price negotiations
Burton Water Cooperative’s interim Board of Directors has begun price negotiations with the current owners of the Burton…
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Islanders gather in town to protest the demise of Roe v. Wade
Almost 50 islanders took part in a spirited protest at the four-way intersection in Vashon’s business district in…