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    180 acres of harbor open to shellfishing
    180 acres of harbor open to shellfishing
    By Anneli Fogt • December 13, 2016 1:30 am

    After eight years of work to fix faulty septic systems leaking sewage into Quartermaster Harbor, Public Health officials announced Friday…

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    Courtesy Photo                                Chris Austin
    Coming home: House-sitting invitation brought islander here
    By Anneli Fogt • December 6, 2016 1:30 am

    Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of stories about the interesting ways current islanders came to end…

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    Courtesy Photo: Charlie Krimmert
    Islander selected for fire chief position at VIFR
    By Susan Riemer • December 6, 2016 1:30 am

    After an extensive search for a new fire chief, fire district commissioners have made Charlie Krimmert, an architect and longtime…

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    Courtesy Photo: Lynne Griffith
    Washington State Ferries director announces retirement
    By Anneli Fogt • December 6, 2016 1:30 am

    Lynne Griffith, the leader of the state’s ferry system, announced her retirement Monday after two years in the position.

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    UPDATED: Investigation into Vashon Energy fire closed, cause ruled accidental
    UPDATED: Investigation into Vashon Energy fire closed, cause...
    By Anneli Fogt • December 6, 2016 1:30 am

    King County fire investigators have closed the investigation into the cause of a propane explosion and fire at Vashon Energy…

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    Making a difference, missing home: Islander doing education, conservation work on Hudson River
    Making a difference, missing home: Islander doing education,...
    By Anneli Fogt • November 29, 2016 1:30 am

    * This is the first story in an occasional series following islanders who are living and doing interesting work elsewhere.

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    Man encounters cougar in Dilworth woods
    Man encounters cougar in Dilworth woods
    By Susan Riemer • November 29, 2016 1:30 am

    A Vashon man’s weekend encounter with the cougar has not prompted change from wildlife officials, who continue to urge islanders…

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    Land Trust submits proposal to buy Chen property at south end
    Land Trust submits proposal to buy Chen property...
    By Susan Riemer • November 29, 2016 1:30 am

    Following the owner’s recent withdrawal of an application to log 100 acres on the south end of the island, the…

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    Treasure Island moves to former clinic building near IGA, Granny’s
    Treasure Island moves to former clinic building near...
    By Susan Riemer • November 29, 2016 1:30 am

    Treasure Island, which sells a variety of antiques, collectibles and jewelry, is set to open in its new location Friday…

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    Island animal owners struggle with predator population
    Island animal owners struggle with predator population
    By Susan Riemer • November 22, 2016 1:30 am

    One or more roaming predators killed or injured at least seven animals on the island — six sheep and an…

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    Courtesy Photo                                Nancy (left) and Trudy Soriano hold a flier for commissioner Chris Branch.
    In Okanogan County, islanders help change land use...
    By ERIC HORSTING For The Beachcomber • November 22, 2016 1:30 am

    Donald Trump may have won the presidency, and islander Nancy Soriano is not happy about that election, but she’s overjoyed…

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    VYFS loses important funding
    VYFS loses important funding
    By Susan Riemer • November 22, 2016 1:30 am

    In the midst of a financially difficult year for the social service agency, Vashon Youth &Family Services has learned it…

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    County approves 2017-18 budget, raises water taxi levy, fares to sustainable level
    County approves 2017-18 budget, raises water taxi levy,...
    By Anneli Fogt • November 22, 2016 1:30 am

    * The original version of this story contained an error about the new levy rate. It has been corrected.

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