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14/48 Vashon: the world’s quickest theater festival is back

Enjoy more than a dozen plays, made from scratch in just hours, at the end of the month.

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Recommended: Benjamin Hunter plays a show in his new hometown

His solo concert at Snapdragon will mark an auspicious new beginning for the musician.

After a luncheon to honor departing Fire Chief Matt Vinci, a “push-in” ceremony took place for a rescue and support rig at Fire Station 55. (Elizabeth Shepherd photo)

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As chief departs, fire district fleet improvements continue

The board on Dec. 30 authorized the district to order a new stock Pierce Enforcer Pumper truck.

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Scene & Heard: June Langland honored at Chorale performances

Now 93, June is still lifting her voice in song with the Chorale.

FROM the documentary ‘Vishniac.’ (credit/ Gift of Mara Vishniac Kohn, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, UC Berkley)

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Recommended: ‘Vishniac,’ with filmmaker in attendance

“Vishniac,” a feature-length documentary film about the photographer Roman Vishniac — acclaimed for his indelible images of Jewish…

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Search begins for new island fire chief

Outgoing Fire Chief Matt Vinci also reported a record of 613 ambulance transports in 2024.

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Vashon Film Institute offers inspiring doc, “Spoke,” on Jan. 7

The film documents the journey of a firefighter who has faced battles far beyond the blaze.

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First Friday gallery cruise to brighten a January night

It’s time for the First Friday of the year.

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Vashon gets $2.3 million for arts and heritage

It’s part of a large package of county funding through the Doors Open levy.

(Top row, left to right) Steffon Moody (Wade Yip Photo), “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” (Michelle Bates Photo); and Vashon Opera star Errin Brooks. (Middle row) Cast members of “As You Like It” (Jeff Dunnicliff Photo). (Bottom row) Sam Grisham, Gretta Stimson, and “Randy,” a Pam Ingalls portrait.

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Looking back on a year of the arts on Vashon

Share your picks with us for a future edition.

Courtesy Photo
Deputy Fire Chief Ben Davidson

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Commissioners ponder next steps for VIFR

Deputy Fire Chief Ben Davidson says he is ready to serve.

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Holiday showcase of local musicians to benefit a good cause

The evening will be a who’s who of local musician.

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‘Get the puppy.’ After terrible crash, an island dog did just that

The Vashon dog is part of what became a national story.