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Winter storm brings breakers, and surfers, to the north end

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Winter storm brings breakers, and surfers, to the north end

Islander Oli Christophersen learned to surf in Washington years ago and has come to love cold waves.

Trucks in line to take millings off island last Thursday. (Susan Riemer/Staff Photo)

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County acts to remove asphalt millings

Concern about the use of the millings following the summer highway project has circulated for months

Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?

Islanders testify about ferries to transportation committee

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Islanders testify about ferries to transportation committee

Washington State Ferries was asked to delay the new sailing schedule.

Search for missing dog continues

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Search for missing dog continues

Volunteers have spent long hours attempting to humanely trap a dog who escaped from his owner.

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Sheriff’s K-9 unit searches for man on Vashon

A K-9 unit from the King County Sheriff’s Office is on the island this evening, looking for a…

Island beekeepers come together in hopes of success

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Island beekeepers come together in hopes of success

“If you are going to keep bees, you need to take as much care of them as a…

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Questions abound over future of Tramp Harbor dock

Negotiations over a lease agreement with the state have reached a crossroads.

County department ramps up services for unincorporated areas

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County department ramps up services for unincorporated areas

If community members are unhappy, the county will modify the agreements and services provided.

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Park district seeks islanders’ input for April levy vote

The district is currently seeking islanders to form two committees and prepare statements.

Prominent activist returns to Vashon

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Prominent activist returns to Vashon

Winona LaDuke will speak at the Vashon Theater about environmentalism and indigenous rights.

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Annual homeless count finds nearly 100 people without shelter on Vashon

The island’s homeless population includes people who work and appear to be going about a“regular” life

Sport is a family affair for young slope star

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Sport is a family affair for young slope star

Davis, by many accounts, is the only sponsored youth athlete on the island.