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Recommended: World music and deep roots onstage at VCA

See Grammy-winner Ganesh Rajagopalan and rising guitar virtuoso Sunny War in upcoming concerts.

Musicians to play a fundraiser for Vashon Island Scholarship Foundation’s music program include (top, left to right) Diane Krouse, Rob Hotchkiss, Kim Thal and (bottom, left to right) Daryl Redeker, Orville Johnson, Mark Graham and Kat Eggleston. (Courtesy Photo)

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Veteran players pay it forward for young musicians

The show is a benefit for Vashon Island Scholarship Foundation’s music program.

Victoria Morales is the manager of Island Sunsation. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Island Sunsation, a new tanning salon, turns up the heat

The new business is located steps away from Sarah St. Germain’s much beloved hair salon, Sarah’s Salon.

Local theater stars came out to shine at the opening of the Vashon Heritage Museum’s new exhibit celebrating 50 years of Drama Dock. Kelly Godell, the company’s current artistic director (top left) exulted in the evening, as did Maya Krah (right) who first began performing with Drama Dock at the age of 11. Below, a group of the founders gathered: Pam McMahan, Patricia Kelly, Sue Wiley, Marjon McDermott, Rich Wiley, Cornelius Lopez, Anita Lopez and Marita Ericksen. (Tara Morgan Photo)
Local theater stars came out to shine at the opening of the Vashon Heritage Museum’s new exhibit celebrating 50 years of Drama Dock. Kelly Godell, the company’s current artistic director (top left) exulted in the evening, as did Maya Krah (right) who first began performing with Drama Dock at the age of 11. Below, a group of the founders gathered: Pam McMahan, Patricia Kelly, Sue Wiley, Marjon McDermott, Rich Wiley, Cornelius Lopez, Anita Lopez and Marita Ericksen. (Tara Morgan Photo)

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The curtain rises on Drama Dock’s 50th fabulous year

Anniversary celebrations include a current museum exhibit and an upcoming gala.

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Vashon voters approve school levy

Voters have resoundingly approved Vashon Island School District’s four-year Educational Programs and Operations Levy.

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Students from McMurray Middle School and Vashon High School took to the streets on Wednesday afternoon.

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Island students walk out to protest ICE

The young activists filled the sidewalks in the center of Vashon town, aiming to show island adults their…

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Local Seahawks fans stayed on their feet to keep cheering after Sunday’s thrilling Super Bowl LX win for the Seahawks.

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Islanders rejoice as Seahawks soar to Super Bowl LX victory

At gatherings in private homes, watering holes and other local venues, islanders exulted as they watched the Seattle…

Drama Dock stalwarts Sue Wiley (left) and Patricia Kelly sort through 50 years’ worth of artifacts from Drama Dock’s storied history as Vashon Heritage Museum opens its exhibit celebrating the home-grown theater company on Feb. 6. (Courtesy Photo)

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February’s First Friday gallery cruise beckons

Take a stroll on Friday to see art at galleries around town, hobnob with friends and celebrate Drama…

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Water District announces ‘all clear’ after boil water advisory

Last Friday, Water District 19 issued a drinking water warning to some of its customers which remained in…

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Water District 19 issues boil water notice to some customers | UPDATED

Water District 19 issued a drinking water warning to some of its customers on Friday, informing them to…

Iranian auteur Jafar Panahi’s acclaimed film, “It Was Just an Accident,” will have a Feb. 3 screening at Vashon Theatre. (Courtesy Photo)

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Special screenings set to unspool at island theaters

Adventurous island cinephiles are in for several upcoming treats.

Islanders celebrate the Seahawks win over the Rams. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Islanders cheer as Seahawks clinch Super Bowl slot

Savoring a huge win at Sporty’s

(Left to right) Phin and Pacha, seventh-graders, with fifth-grader George.

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Scene & Heard: ‘A mentorship disguised as fun’ in Vashon schools

Brick by brick, island students have been building friendships and memories in a new elective class this year…