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The now-vacant building off Vashon Highway that once housed Vashon Community Care is set to become a rehabilitation center for those suffering from addiction, run by the Seattle Indian Health Board. (File photo)

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After long wait, Thunderbird gets county go-ahead

Two major healthcare projects on Vashon — the Seattle Indian Health Board’s (SIHB) Thunderbird Treatment Center and Sea…

A ferry pulls toward the Fauntleroy ferry dock on a cloud-pocked afternoon in 2024. (Alex Bruell photo)

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WSF details plans for three-boat Triangle service

Read the service plan in full at tinyurl.com/WSFMay25Plan.

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Washington Sea Grant marine ecologist Jeff Adams measures a graceful crab at Raab's Lagoon.

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Volunteers crab for a cause at island estuary

They donned their rubber boots the morning of Sunday, April 27 to wade around Raab’s Lagoon.

The Sally Fox water taxi arrives to ferry people to and from the annual Strawberry Festival on Vashon Island on July 17, 2021.

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Legislature wraps up, with a plan for Vashon’s water taxi

State legislators faced a daunting task multi-billion dollar shortfall this year.

Liora Halperin

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Q&A: Talking Israel and Palestine with UW Professor Liora Halperin

Halperin will speak Saturday, May 3 at Vashon Havurah.

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Demonstrators march north along Vashon Highway.

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Demonstrators decry deportations

More than 100 people returned to the island’s main four-way stop last weekend.

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Several dozen attended a forum April 17 on public safety, held by the Vashon-Maury Community Council at Vashon High School.

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Public safety roundtable spotlights addiction, recovery, connection

Data and anecdotes from the panelists painted a picture of what’s changed — or hasn’t — on Vashon.

Kids run to grab Easter eggs at Ober Park. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Kids enjoy annual egg hunt

Hundreds turned out to Ober Park last weekend.

A ferry lands on the north end of Vashon, one stop on the Triangle route. (Alex Bruell photo)

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WSF seeks feedback on two-boat schedule rewrite

The WSF online open house is available from April 7-18, ahead of the busy summer travel season.

The MV Sally Fox takes off on Monday, April 7 for its noon sailing to Seattle, one of four midday round trips added to the foot ferry’s sailing schedule last year. (Alex Bruell photo.)

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Water taxi midday sailings on the line in Legislative budget negotiations

The legislative session is scheduled to end April 27.

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Around 150 people waved signs, chanted and demonstrated at Vashon’s four-way stop the afternoon of Saturday, March 5.

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Islanders pack “Hands Off!” protests on Vashon, Seattle and Olympia

Roughly 150 people took to the island’s four-way stop Saturday.

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Rebecca Chavez

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Health Care District chooses Dr. Rebecca Chavez for board seat

Chavez’ career includes a wide range of treatment for adults, couples and adolescents.

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Granny’s Attic volunteer Vicki Clabaugh smiles while holding the arm of Holly Beemer, who is wearing a bracelet of family names which she accidentally donated to the island thrift store while moving several months ago.

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Bracelet accidentally donated to Granny’s returned to rightful owner

The bracelet was returned Saturday, April 5.