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Transportation alternatives set to serve Vashon-Maury soon

Nearly three years after King County Metro sought islanders’ input to improve transportation options on Vashon, the first…

Island artists set to unveil new kinetic sculpture at Burning Man festival, Seattle celebration

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Island artists set to unveil new kinetic sculpture at Burning Man festival, Seattle celebration

Island musician/sculptor Ela Lamblin and choreographer/community collaborator Leah Mann are big-picture artists in both the literal and metaphorical…

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Election: County proposition could bring thousands to island organizations

Many Vashon organizations, including the school district, heritage association and arts center, among others, could receive thousands of…

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Business landscape changes in town

For anyone who has lived on the island more than a couple of years, business comings and goings…

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Seals team begins fundraising effort

The Vashon Seals Swim Team is kicking off a fund-raising effort in order to pay for an inflatable…

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State gathering feedback on ferry fare increase

Ferry fares are expected to rise more than 2 percent for pedestrians and standard vehicles come October, and…

Coming Home: Finding a family in hard times

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Coming Home: Finding a family in hard times

Islander Mary Sage first realized her love for Vashon about 30 years ago when she and her late…

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VPD board approves new Commons Agreement

Commissioners overseeing the Vashon Park District last Tuesday unanimously approved a new agreement with the school district that…

Fire board weighing tax increase options

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Fire board weighing tax increase options

After months of examining the health of Vashon’s fire department, Chief Charlie Krimmert made the precarious nature of…

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Playspace building sells to island couple

The island’s only french immersion preschool has a new home in what was formerly Vashon Youth & Family…

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King County critical of state budget

Plan will lead to increased property taxes

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Construction project starting at north end

Lane closures near the north-end ferry terminal are possible in coming months as King County work crews upgrade…

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Construction underway on new eatery in town

A pizza restaurant and coffee shop is coming to Vashon town, according to documents from the King County…