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Vashon Island

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[vash-on] / ˈvæʃ ɒn /

noun

  1. an island in Puget Sound, W central Washington, between Seattle and Tacoma. 37 sq. mi. (96 sq. km).


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Funding for Kitsap Transit’s fast passenger ferries to Bremerton will continue; proposed for the first time this year is money to boost sailings by King County’s water taxi from Seattle to Vashon Island.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

Vashon Island School District school counselor Tara Vanselow said the district has an “off and away” policy and has had similar outcomes to Peninsula — that is, improved engagement and learning.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

But, for example, the water taxi between downtown Seattle and Vashon Island only runs during “commuter” hours in the early morning and late afternoon.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Mosqueda led Aragon 51% to 49% after Wednesday’s votes were counted, in the race to represent West Seattle, Burien and Vashon Island.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Vashon Island, a large agricultural island and resort region between Seattle and Tacoma.

From The Beauties of the State of Washington A Book for Tourists by Giles, Harry F.