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Fourth of July, Vashon Style

July 15, 2008 4:31 pm

FLYING HIGH ON THE FOURTH OF JULY: Anneke Talke kicks up her heels with the help of her dad Stefan Talke at Paradise Cove. The Talkes have recently moved to Vashon Cohousing and participated in the annual Fourth of July beach party that Jean Bosch

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A ferry lands on the north end of Vashon, one stop on the so-called "triangle route," which serves Vashon, Southworth and West Seattle. The route has been reduced to two-boat service for years, but will be restored to three-boat service this summer, according to a recent state announcement. However, maintaining that three-boat service will require actually having all the necessary boats in service. — Governor announces full domestic ferry service by this summer

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