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Investigators point to human error as cause of Vashon Energy fire
The December Vashon Energy fire was caused by an employee repairing a hose nozzle inside the building and…
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School district settles one lawsuit, depositions begin with other
The Vashon Island School District has agreed to pay $20,000 to an island ferry worker to settle a…
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Off the Rock and under the radar Jan. 18 – 25
The news we’re reading this week that hasn’t made the big headlines:
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From D.C. to Seattle and Vashon, islanders march against Trump, for human rights
Hundreds of islanders helped make history last Saturday, when they lent their voices, walking feet and sign-making creativity…
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Preparedness forum, CERT class to be offered next month
VashonBePrepared will offer a free seminar focusing on household preparedness next week, providing information on issues such as…
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Standing Rock elder coming to Vashon to speak about spirituality, religion, unity
A leader of the Water Protectors at Standing Rock will come to Vashon Friday to speak about religion…
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New head of Ferries as system sees bump in ridership, works on triangle route
Following a December announcement by Washington State Ferries chief Lynne Griffith that she will retire at the end…
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Off the Rock and under the radar Jan. 11 – 18
The Beachcomber’s weekly offering of noteworthy, non-Vashon news stories from around the world and closer to home, that…
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Island philanthropist dies at 96
Katherine “Kay” White, an islander, longtime member of the Vashon Island Chorale and supporter of the arts, died…
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Island woman hikes nearly 8,000 miles to earn Triple Crown of Hiking
When islander Lizzy Corliss set out on the Pacific Crest Trail in April of 2014, she never dreamed…
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Community Service Area Plan: County-led planning process moves ahead
The subcomittees working on developing recommendations to help guide development on Vashon over the next decade have completed…
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UPDATED | Islanders preparing for Saturday marches
UPDATE: As of Wednesday afternoon, seven buses had been chartered for the march. The organizers provided the following…
