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Local and regional leaders ceremonially strike shovels into the dirt at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Vashon-Maury Food Bank’s new location at the United Methodist Church, as a crowd behind raises apples celebratorily. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Food Bank project breaks ground at new site

A crowd of islanders and officials — including U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal — celebrated the event.

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"Emancipation was not a finish line, but a beginning," said speaker Elijah Berry.

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‘Emancipation was not a finish line, but a beginning:’ Vashon celebrates Juneteenth

Speakers and musicians weaved together the journeys of people across the country and world.

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Vashon secures millions in tight legislative budget

Pregnancy will no longer be a presumed exception to one’s wishes in their living will, thanks to state…

Graduates Zydan Werner and Ellisport Otto watched the sun set during their electric performance of “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Class of 2025 rocks graduation

Vashon graduated 155 students of the class of 2025 on Saturday, June 14, rocking out at the end…

Demonstrators hold signs at the protest on Vashon. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Vashon says: ‘No Kings’

The demonstration was the largest of its kind on Vashon so far this year.

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The four 2025 candidates for unofficial mayor of Vashon Island are, clockwise starting from the bottom left: Fern the Raccoon for VashonBePrepared, TK Rose for the Blue Heron Education Center Scholarship Fund, Georgie for Vashon Island Midwifery and Canny for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank.

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Vashon’s 2025 Unofficial Mayor candidates announced

What do a baby, a child, a raccoon and a anthropomorphic can of food have in common?

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Maury man recovering after hatchet attack, spurred by mental crisis

The injured neighbor is recovering at Harborview Medical Center.

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Vashon Island High School.

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As VISD mulls budget, new state law means more taxes collected

A new bill signed by the governor has paved the way for the Vashon Island School District to…

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Health Care District shares Dispatch numbers, plans for board retreat

The Vashon Health Care District discussed plans for a board retreat at their May 21 board meeting to…

The Bacchus brothers, (from left to right) Randy, Ladd and Brett, present a wreath in remembrance of Thomas and Douglas “Ladd” Bacchus at the newly rededicated Senior Center memorial. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Islanders commemorate Memorial Day

Both events saw stirring performances from Utisah Durahim, who delivered the national anthem.

School staff and volunteers screened 38 Vashon High School students as part of an inaugural student cardiac screening by the Sam Yates Community Foundation on May 20. (Courtesy photo)

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Inaugural heart screening helps VHS athletes

Vashon High School students were alerted to cardiac anomalies or high blood pressure.

John Kaiser

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Island grieves cyclist who died after being struck by a deer

John Kaiser died earlier this month.

Kat Eggleston and Kenny Alton perform in “I Can’t Go Home” by Jennifer Dice. (Steven Sterne photo)

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Drama Dock launches five ‘New Short Plays’

“New Short Plays, Vol. 1,” will bring audiences into the world of five new works by playwrights.