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From both sides, islanders face complexities of gun violence
Margy Heldring and her dinner guests thought of their young grandchildren a few nights after the Sandy Hook…
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Granny’s supports island health care needs with $125,000 in recent grants
The members of Granny’s Attic recently awarded $125,000 in grants to seven island organizations that tend to islanders…
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School district warns of pertussis, one case confirmed so far
The Vashon school district sent an alert last week to families regarding suspected cases of pertussis, or whooping…
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Paving of Vashon Highway planned for summer
King County recently announced it is planning to repave 12 miles of Vashon Highway this summer, and island…
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Islanders support legislative efforts to remove financial barrier after incarceration
On March 27, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill removing a significant barrier to people trying to re-establish…
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International chess champion to bring best moves to Vashon
Phiona Mutesi is not a household name. She does not know exactly how old she is and grew…
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School district hires new superintendent
Vashon’s search for a new superintendent ended last week after a series of interviews and considerable community input.…
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New museum exhibit will feature Japanese-American history on Vashon
The history of Japanese Americans on Vashon from 1900 to the present will be featured in a new…
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Farmers Market to open Saturday
Seasoned gardeners, veggie enthusiasts and the merely curious are asked to bring their appetites to the annual Vashon…
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State Senator Sharon Nelson concludes her political career
State Sen. Sharon Nelson made big news last week on the island and beyond when she announced that…
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The backlog
The president says he wants them. Tech companies say they want them. So why are some of the…
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Man released after outburst, arrest at Roasterie
A disturbance at the Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie and Minglement brought a police response Monday morning and ended…