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News Briefs | June 12, 2025

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, June 11, 2025

About two dozen demonstrators, organized by the Creative Resistance Action Brigade on Vashon, performed a “Theater of Grief” for children killed in Gaza during the June 6 First Friday street closure in Vashon Town. Demonstrators, wearing black and carrying white shrouds symbolizing the estimated 15,000 children killed amid Israel’s strikes in the region, walked solemnly through town to the slow beating of a drum. They stopped periodically to fall to the ground together as a portable speaker played the sound of bomb-dropping aircraft. (Alex Bruell photo)
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About two dozen demonstrators, organized by the Creative Resistance Action Brigade on Vashon, performed a “Theater of Grief” for children killed in Gaza during the June 6 First Friday street closure in Vashon Town. Demonstrators, wearing black and carrying white shrouds symbolizing the estimated 15,000 children killed amid Israel’s strikes in the region, walked solemnly through town to the slow beating of a drum. They stopped periodically to fall to the ground together as a portable speaker played the sound of bomb-dropping aircraft. (Alex Bruell photo)

About two dozen demonstrators, organized by the Creative Resistance Action Brigade on Vashon, performed a “Theater of Grief” for children killed in Gaza during the June 6 First Friday street closure in Vashon Town. Demonstrators, wearing black and carrying white shrouds symbolizing the estimated 15,000 children killed amid Israel’s strikes in the region, walked solemnly through town to the slow beating of a drum. They stopped periodically to fall to the ground together as a portable speaker played the sound of bomb-dropping aircraft. (Alex Bruell photo)
About two dozen demonstrators, organized by the Creative Resistance Action Brigade on Vashon, performed a “Theater of Grief” for children killed in Gaza during the June 6 First Friday street closure in Vashon Town. Demonstrators, wearing black and carrying white shrouds symbolizing the estimated 15,000 children killed amid Israel’s strikes in the region, walked solemnly through town to the slow beating of a drum. They stopped periodically to fall to the ground together as a portable speaker played the sound of bomb-dropping aircraft. (Alex Bruell photo)

Sworn in: King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda swore in Rebecca Chavez as the newest Vashon Healthcare District commissioner on Friday, June 6 at the Penny Farcy Memorial Training Center, joined by leaders from both the Healthcare District and Vashon Island Fire & Rescue.

Fauntleroy delays: Prepare for delays at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal on Monday, June 16, warns Washington State Ferries. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., crews will be drilling at the intersection leading in and out of the dock. This work is part of a terminal replacement project that includes a new traffic signal on Fauntleroy Way Southwest. During the work, there will be some lane closures, including the bike lane. Flaggers and a police officer will help direct traffic.

Graduation: It’s this weekend! Celebrate Vashon High School Class of 2025’s graduation on Saturday, June 14. From 12-1 p.m., the Class of 2025 parade rolls through downtown Vashon. From 5-7 p.m., the graduation ceremony is held outdoors at the VHS Football Stadium, rain or shine. The stadium opens at 4:30 p.m. Seating is first come/first served.

Summer picnics: The Vashon Food Bank’s Picnics in the Parks summer meals program, serving free lunches to all and hosting engaging activities for youth across the island, runs Monday, June 30 through Friday, August 29 this year. Lunch is available every weekday at Ober Park from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and at the BARC from 1-2 p.m. The food bank is hoping to hire a coordinator for the program; contact employment@vashonfoodbank.org to apply or get more information.

First Friday: Islanders strolled through Vashon town for the first street closure of the summer on Friday, June 6, taking in food, art and entertainment. During the evening, a group wearing all black on behalf of children killed in Gaza walked and demonstrated peacefully through town.

Strawberry parking: Vashon Presbyterian Church will once again offer limited parking and front lawn chairs for the Strawberry Festival parade on Saturday, July 19, by reservation only. There is no fee, but donations will be accepted and given to the Vashon Island Old Friends Club, an adult social respite care program. E-mail Bob Spangler at rwspang9@gmail.com and indicate how many parking spots and seats are requested.

PSE rates: Puget Sound Energy, the island’s energy provider, has requested an average of a 4.29% electric rate increase beginning August 1. A typical residential customer using 800 kWhs per month would see an increase of $5.50 on their bill. To learn more about the increase, visit pse.com/pages/rates/pending-utc-filings.

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