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FIELD NOTES: Thank you from the Land Trust for recent Judd Creek property gifts

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FIELD NOTES: Thank you from the Land Trust for recent Judd Creek property gifts

This season of giving also provides a time to be grateful for the gifts we’ve received. Earlier this…

Islander Dorothy Johnson, instrumental in shaping health care on Vashon, dies at 93

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Islander Dorothy Johnson, instrumental in shaping health care on Vashon, dies at 93

Dorothy Johnson, an islander whose efforts to bring health care to the island in the 1970s still influence…

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King County Council to hold hearing on CSA Plan next week

The King County Council will hold a hearing about Vashon’s Community Service Area Plan next Monday and will…

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County executive announces ban on non-native salmon pens

King County Executive Dow Constantine on Monday called for a six-month moratorium on new Atlantic fish farming facilities…

Vashon Fresh program ruled viable, VIGA plans for next year

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Vashon Fresh program ruled viable, VIGA plans for next year

An online marketplace that enabled islanders to buy local, sustainably grown food this summer proved

Island artist enlists help of woodshop students

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Island artist enlists help of woodshop students

At Bergstrom’s former home in Frankfurt, Germany, she made thousands of the fuzzy creatures

After five years of locally-made spirits, Vashon’s only distillery will move off-island

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After five years of locally-made spirits, Vashon’s only distillery will move off-island

Seattle Distilling moves its operations off-island and a new brewery gets set to move into the space

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Ferries responds to Triangle route concerns

The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth Route Frequently Asked Questions document is seven pages long

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Briefs: VARSA survey, toy drive and north-end road work

Island adults invited to take VARSA’s annual community survey

Amid recent busy days, fire district moves ahead with planning efforts

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Amid recent busy days, fire district moves ahead with planning efforts

district commissioners and chiefs are moving ahead withplans for next year and beyond

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Election: Islanders approve fire district levy, elect members to seven public boards

Island voters during last week’s election approved an increased property-tax levy to fund the island’s cash-strapped fire department…

Manka Dhingra, left, won her seat with 55 percent of the vote, giving Democrats control of the state Senate. At right, Dow Constantine, with 77 percent of the vote, coasted to victory and his third term as King County Executive. (Courtesy Photos)

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Election Day victories bring change to state, county efforts

Last week’s election brought a substantial change at the state level, giving the Democrats control of Senate, while…

Triangle task force will discuss schedule changes next month

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Triangle task force will discuss schedule changes next month

The Triangle Route Improvement Task Force has moved on from trying to create a quick fix for loading…