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Nguyen wins primary, but Braddock wins with islanders

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Nguyen wins primary, but Braddock wins with islanders

The final results of the August primary election show that Joe Nguyen, candidate for state senate, finished ahead…

Backbone takes center stage in response to current affairs

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Backbone takes center stage in response to current affairs

On Saturday, the Backbone Campaign led an effort to create a human mural of an orca at Lisabeula…

Renovations underway at Mukai Farm

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Renovations underway at Mukai Farm

A variety of construction and restoration projects are underway at the Mukai Farm and Garden, where the Friends…

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Water District 19 seeks new commissioner

Water District 19, which services the center and east side of Vashon from SW 160th Street to Portage,…

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Ferries, health care meetings this week

Two meetings are happening this week regarding essential services to islanders: ferry service and health care.

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Vashon wastewater treatment plant honored

The Washington State Department of Ecology recently honored King County’s Vashon Treatment Plant with an “Outstanding Performance Award”…

Neighborcare officials will attend community health care meeting next week

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Neighborcare officials will attend community health care meeting next week

Neighborcare Health officials will discuss Vashon clinic operations and challenges, and field questions from islanders at a public…

K2 building sells: New owners say community interest will shape its future

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K2 building sells: New owners say community interest will shape its future

The K2 building, for sale for more than a decade after once serving as a manufacturing hub on…

Draft versions of new schedule options for the triangle route as proposed by WSF. (Courtesy Photo)

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WSF seeks comment on new draft schedules

In preparation for a change to the triangle route schedule next June,Washington State Ferries presented two draft options…

Some islanders contend that air traffic noise has become so severe in recent years that something must be done, but not everyone is convinced. (Don Wilson photo)

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Islander takes on plane noise, hoping for quieter skies

Islander David Goebel is collecting signatures for a petition that he will deliver to the Port of Seattle…

Passengers on the triangle route are among the least satisfied ferry riders in the system. (Susan Riemer/Staff Photo)

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Study shows triangle route passengers’ dissatisfaction with ferry service

Riders traveling the triangle route were among the most dissatisfied of ferry travelers who responded to the recent…

Car show promises high-octane fun

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Car show promises high-octane fun

Islanders can ogle hot rods, Pebble Beach cars, classic roadsters and more when Engels Repair and Towing hosts…

Nguyen, Braddock will vie for state Senate seat

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Nguyen, Braddock will vie for state Senate seat

Democratic candidates Joe Nguyen and Shannon Braddock rose to the top of the 11-candidate field to win the…