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Vashon is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. A census-designated place ( CDP) is a type of place (a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes King County is located in the US state of Washington. The population in the 2000 census was 1737034 and in 2006 was an estimated 1835300 Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the It covers an island alternately called Vashon-Maury Island or Vashon Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. Puget Sound (ˈpjuːʤᵻt is an arm of the Pacific Ocean, connected to the rest of the Pacific by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, in the Pacific Northwest Admiralty Inlet is a Strait in the US state of Washington connecting the eastern end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Puget Sound The population was 10,123 at the 2000 census. At 37 square miles (96 km²), it is about 60 percent larger in area than Manhattan[1], with about 1/150 the population. Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York Vashon is locally known for its liberal politics. Liberalism in the United States is a broad political and philosophical mindset favoring individual Liberty, and opposing restrictions on liberty whether they come from

Vashon has two ferry terminals. The southern terminus of the Vashon Highway is the Tahlequah Ferry Terminal, connected to the Point Defiance neighborhood of Tacoma by a Washington State Ferries run. Tahlequah is a community on the southern end of Vashon Island in Puget Sound, Washington state This page is about the ferry system operated by the state of Washington The northern terminus of the Vashon Highway is the Heights Dock at Point Vashon, which services the state ferry docks at Southworth, Fauntleroy in West Seattle, and Downtown Seattle. Southworth is an unincorporated community on Puget Sound in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. Fauntleroy is a Neighborhood in the southwest corner of Seattle Washington. West Seattle, a hilly district in Seattle, Washington, encompasses all of Seattle west of the Duwamish River. Downtown is the Central business district of Seattle, Washington. There are no bridges to connect the island with the mainland. A bridge is a Structure built to span a Gorge, Valley, Road, railroad track, River, Body of water

The island was named on May 28, 1792, by the explorer George Vancouver after his friend James Vashon of the Royal Navy. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 1792 ( MDCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Captain George Vancouver James Vashon was an officer of the British Royal Navy and the first captain of HMS ''Dreadnought'', in 1801 - 02. The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore known as the Senior Service) At that time, Vashon Island was separate from the neighbouring Maury Island, but today the hamlet of Portage sits on an isthmus built by the U. Maury Island is a small Island in Puget Sound in the US state of Washington. Portage is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States. An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas S Army Corps of Engineers that connects the two. Nearby is KVI Beach, a favorite spot among local youth to hang out and spend summer days and summer nights partying and living the island life.

Based on per capita income, Vashon ranks 32nd of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. Washington is the twelfth richest state in the United States of America, with a Per capita income of $22973 (2000 and a Personal per capita income of

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Geography

Location of Vashon Island, Washington

Vashon is located at 47°24′58″N, 122°28′6″W (47. 416198, -122. 468211). [2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 37. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 0 square miles (95. 8 km²).

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 10,123 people, 4,193 households, and 2,838 families residing in the CDP. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The population density was 273. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 people per square mile (105. 7/km²). There were 4,867 housing units at an average density of 131. 7/sq mi (50. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93. 61% White, 0. 45% Black or African American, 0. 70% Native American, 1. 56% Asian, 0. 06% Pacific Islander, 0. 87% from other races, and 2. 75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2. 56% of the population.

There were 4,193 households out of which 30. 9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56. 2% were married couples living together, 7. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32. 3% were non-families. 23. 8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8. 0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 40 and the average family size was 2. 86.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 23. 2% under the age of 18, 4. 6% from 18 to 24, 25. 1% from 25 to 44, 34. 0% from 45 to 64, and 13. 1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 94. 5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91. 0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,261, and the median income for a family was $67,010. Males had a median income of $50,201 versus $36,426 for females. The per capita income for the island was $31,983. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 4. 6% of families and 6. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 2% of those under the age of 18 and 2. 2% of those 65 and older.

Drug use rates, specifically Marijuana use rates, among Vashon Island adults and teenagers are much higher than the state average. Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a

Economy

The economy of Vashon Island is heavily based on residents commuting to Seattle and Tacoma. While orchards and strawberry farms formerly played a major role in the Vashon economy, the pressures of suburban residential development have all but eliminated any major commercial agriculture on the island. An orchard is an intentional planting of Trees or Shrubs maintained for Food production. Garden strawberries are a common variety of strawberry cultivated worldwide A farm is an area of land including various structures devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food ( Produce, Grains, or Livestock Many small farms operate on the island, providing locals with fresh organic produce, milk, and eggs.

Vashon Island is known for its shadow industry of illegal marijuana cultivation. Local knowledge tells of at least two major DEA marijuana farm busts on the island. In once instance, the crop was grown in buried shipping containers to avoid detection. While information on this industry is not widely available, it is presumable that the money involved plays a large part in Vashon's economy.

Vashon's economy took another hit in recent years when it lost two of its major industrial employers: K2 Sports moved its manufacturing to China, and the Seattle's Best Coffee roastery operation was closed shortly after SBC was bought by Starbucks. K2 Inc ( was founded in 1961 by brothers Bill and Don Kirschner in Vashon Island, near Seattle, Washington. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Seattle's Best Coffee®, a subsidiary of Starbucks, is a specialty Coffee retailer and wholesaler based in Seattle Washington, USA. Starbucks Corporation ( is an international Coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle Washington. Currently, the largest manufacturer on Vashon is Pacific Research Laboratories, locally referred to as "The Bone Factory. "

Maury Island is home to numerous AM transmitters. Maury Island is a small Island in Puget Sound in the US state of Washington. Built in 1941. KIRO 710 has two massive towers for its 50,000 watt transmitter. KIRO (710 AM) is a Radio station based in Seattle Washington on the shores of Lake Union with 2 towers on Vashon Island, broadcasting KIRO is 50,000 watts day/night. KTTH 770 which operates with 50,000 watts day and 5,000 watts night. KTTH (770 AM) is a conservative talk Radio station, owned by Bonneville International, broadcasting at 770 kHz in Seattle Washington KTTH shares towers with KPTK. KIRO and KTTH are owned by Bonneville International.

Originally built in 1946 for KEVR 1090AM, which later became KING radio and is now KPTK. KPTK, 50,000 watts day/night operates 3 towers. CBS ownes KPTK. This site is shared with KTTH.

On Vashon Island, radio station KVI 570 has a single tower on a beach in Tramp Harbor, nicknamed "KVI Beach. KVI is a commercial Radio station located in Seattle Washington, broadcasting to the Seattle Washington area on 570 AM. " KVI is owned by local owner Fisher Broadcasting and operates 24 hours a day at 5,000 watts. Fisher also owns KOMO 1000 has a three tower setup on the northeast corner of Vashon Island. KOMO (1000 AM) is a Radio station based in Seattle Washington. KOMO is 50,000 watts day/night.

KGNW 820 propagates its signal from three towers in the center of the island, KGNW operates 50,000 watts day and 5,000 night and is owned by Salem Communications. KJR 950 shares the towers at the KGNW site. KJR is owned by Clear Channel and operates 50,000 watts day/night

People of note

Vashon Island has been home to many people of note.

Paul Seibert, author of books, white papers, and articles about strategic planning, growth, branching and architecture for financial insitutions. Principle of EHS-Design, Partner in Momentum Construction Company and founding partner of CEO Advisory Group. Paul lives on Vashon.

Places of note:

One of the few Russian Orthodox Monasteries in America is located on Vashon Island. The monks gained notoriety years ago when they were threatened with a lawsuit by Starbucks for promoting a monastery coffee labeled, "Christmas Blend", which Starbucks claimed they owned rights to. The lawsuit was eventually dropped. Their story was included in a documentary exposing the evils of American corporations. [2]

References

  1. ^ New York—Place and County Subdivision, United States Census Bureau, accessed 2007-12-11. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office
  2. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  3. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes

External links

Collections – Oliver S. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Van Olinda Photographs] A collection of 420 photographs depicting life on Vashon Island, Whidbey Island, Seattle and other communities of Washington State's Puget Sound from the 1880s to the 1930s.

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