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Vashon United Methodist Church will be new home for Food Bank, Family Place services

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal visited the church last week for an update.

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Scene and Heard: Islanders run to support XC team, safe graduation

More than 50 people braved the cold and the fog for the Vashon Running Club’s annual Jingle Bell…

Photo by Alex Bruell
Kids enjoyed the opening of the new Dockton Park Playground the morning of Dec. 16.

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New Dockton Park playground opens, to the delight of local kids

Construction on the playground began in September.

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Dozens of dancers filled the Black Cat Cabaret on Friday for a social dance party.

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Scene and Heard: Vashon dances the night away at Snapdragon

Dozens of islanders packed into Snapdragon’s Black Cat Cabaret the evening of Friday, Dec. 15 to dance the…

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King County sets aside $5 million funding for organic processing on Vashon

The facility will be a dedicated place to take organic waste, like food scraps and yard debris.

Matt Beursken smiles next to the headpiece of Edgar the Forest King, his Thomas Dambo-inspired troll costume. Alex Bruell photo

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The artist behind Vashon’s iconic troll costume

You know Oscar the Bird King. Now meet Edgar the Forest King.

The Fuller Store. Alex Bruell photo

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New tenants create hub for women, artists at Fuller Store

At Vashon Island’s Fuller Store, a collection of four artists and small business owners is building community at…

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Healthcare District passes budget, staking out goals for urgent and behavioral care

The taxing district has a sea of options — but it is still seeking answers.

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Interfaith Council seeks help to keep Vashon housed

“People are really hurting.”

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How Vashon voted this November

King County has released the final results from each voter precinct for this year’s general election.

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Land Trust makes big gains in 2023

All this work is happening amid its search for a new executive director.

A choir of third graders sang for the crowd during WinterFest. Jim Diers photo

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Vashon celebrates a very jolly WinterFest

The spirit of the season washed over Vashon Island on Dec. 2 during the annual WinterFest celebration.

This PSE map shows outages on Vashon as of 8 a.m.

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Early winter storm brings scattered outages on Vashon

Hundreds of Vashon residents were left without power the morning of Saturday, Dec. 2, thanks to thrashing winds…