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Island teen’s collection showcased at museum
On Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese bombs fell out of a clear blue sky onto the island of Oahu,…
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Panel may seek zoning changes for more affordable housing, faces criticism
King County officials have made several changes to the agenda of Thursday’s meeting and additional meeting dates since…
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School district prepares for mumps as outbreak spreads to Pierce County
South King County is experiencing a mumps outbreak, and the Vashon Island School District is helping educate parents…
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180 acres of harbor open to shellfishing
After eight years of work to fix faulty septic systems leaking sewage into Quartermaster Harbor, Public Health officials…
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Coming home: House-sitting invitation brought islander here
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of stories about the interesting ways current islanders came…
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Islander selected for fire chief position at VIFR
After an extensive search for a new fire chief, fire district commissioners have made Charlie Krimmert, an architect…
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Washington State Ferries director announces retirement
Lynne Griffith, the leader of the state’s ferry system, announced her retirement Monday after two years in the…
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UPDATED: Investigation into Vashon Energy fire closed, cause ruled accidental
King County fire investigators have closed the investigation into the cause of a propane explosion and fire at…
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Making a difference, missing home: Islander doing education, conservation work on Hudson River
* This is the first story in an occasional series following islanders who are living and doing interesting…
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Man encounters cougar in Dilworth woods
A Vashon man’s weekend encounter with the cougar has not prompted change from wildlife officials, who continue to…
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Land Trust submits proposal to buy Chen property at south end
Following the owner’s recent withdrawal of an application to log 100 acres on the south end of the…
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Treasure Island moves to former clinic building near IGA, Granny’s
Treasure Island, which sells a variety of antiques, collectibles and jewelry, is set to open in its new…
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Island animal owners struggle with predator population
One or more roaming predators killed or injured at least seven animals on the island — six sheep…