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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…
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In Okanogan County, islanders help change land use trends
Donald Trump may have won the presidency, and islander Nancy Soriano is not happy about that election, but…
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VYFS loses important funding
In the midst of a financially difficult year for the social service agency, Vashon Youth &Family Services has…
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County approves 2017-18 budget, raises water taxi levy, fares to sustainable level
* The original version of this story contained an error about the new levy rate. It has been…
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Body of man found near town on Halloween identified
The body of a man found in the woods behind Pandora’s Box late last month has been identified…
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Battleground states: Islanders’ stories from front lines of election
Editor’s Note: The Beachcomber talked to six islanders who volunteered with the Democratic Party in North Carolina, Florida…
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Future of Vashon Forest Stewards still to be determined
With King County’s agreement to purchase the Mukai barreling plant and, in exchange, allow its owner to purchase…
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Logging proposal withdrawn
The property owner who hoped to log 100 acres of his property on the south end of the…
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School board narrows options for April bond election
Vashon’s school board has decided that it will bring voters a bond in April that will be no…