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After Monday windstorm, hundreds still without power Tuesday

Roughly 450 of the island’s Puget Sound Energy customers were without power at 8 a.m. Tuesday after the…

Vashon and Maury Islands are home to an abundance of flora and fauna. To learn about these species and hundreds of others, stop by the exhibit that will open this Friday at the Land Trust Building. (Kieran Enzian Photo, left; Maria Metler Photos center top and right; Kelly Keenan Photo center bottom)

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The nature of Vashon: Explore the island’s biodiversity an upcoming exhibit

By SUSAN RIEMER

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Islanders help Kathy’s Corner rebuild after recent burglary, multiple losses

Thieves broke into Kathy’s Corner nearly two weeks ago, and since that time islanders have stepped up to…

VHS actors perform on-island, will head to China

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VHS actors perform on-island, will head to China

Four Vashon High School theater students will spend Thanksgiving in China performing at a youth theater festival, but…

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Food bank begins strategic plan, focuses on island’s ever-rising costs

The Vashon Maury Island Community Food Bank has embarked on a strategic planning process and has established a…

The subject of the documentary, Anne Bradenton, talks with civil rights icon Rosa Parks. (Highlander Center Photo)

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Documentary next week spotlights life, legacy of civil rights activist

Vashon SURJ — Showing Up for Racial Justice — and the Backbone Campaign will host a screening of…

The Shook Twins will perform at the Vashon Theatre. (Courtesy Photo)

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Musical duo to headline local benefit concert to aid Puerto Rico

The Shook Twins will return to the island to play an intimate duo set at a fundraiser for…

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New van program available to all riders for trips on and off Vashon

The new Community Van program, announced last week, has already undergone a significant change: The vans are available…

Islander Janet Welt is Vashon’s transportation coordinator. (Susan Riemer/Staff Photo)

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Chamber, county partner to begin community van program

Islanders in need of a lift will soon have a new way to get around: a community van.

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Poor ferry service proves bad for business, islanders aim for help from Olympia

After a difficult summer of ferry travel, the Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce and a small number of…

Climate change hits home: Rising seas may claim hundreds of houses on Vashon

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Climate change hits home: Rising seas may claim hundreds of houses on Vashon

More than 230 homes on Vashon could end up underwater if sea levels rise as much as scientists…

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Effects of state capital budget impasse, Hirst decision felt locally

Funding for at least three island projects is tied up in the state capital budget legislators failed to…

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Holly Daze Bazaar will benefit PTSA this year

An island tradition for nearly 30 years, Vashon’s once-a-year-for-a-day craft bazaar is being sponsored this year for the…