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This oil painting, by Rose Belknap, is included in an exhibit of work by Vashon Island Visual Artists members at Vashon Center for the Arts. (Courtesy image)

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Have an artful weekend with First Friday and Studio Tour

Vashon Island Visual Artists will hold its Spring Studio Tour, featuring 43 art studios and galleries, from 10…

Ann Spiers (Courtesy photo)

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Recommended: ‘Wild Cucumber,’ a new collection by Ann Spiers

Spiers finds majesty, myth and transcendence in the places where her subjects dwell.

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Pure poetry: Chorale sings islander’s ‘Emily Suite’

There are two upcoming performances by the Vashon Island Chorale this April.

All in a day’s work for Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: saving Jazzy, an overly eager terrier who became stuck in a tunnel near the KVI Beach shoreline. (Courtesy Photos)

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Dogged fire crews come to the rescue again at KVI Beach

The April 11 rescue came on National Pet Day.

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Sixth-grader Benjo D., with another student who was absent on the day of the science fair community presentation, explored the effects of using differing amounts of ingredients in smoke bombs.

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Science Fair gives McMurray students a chance to shine

McMurray Middle School was a hotbed of methodical inquiry on Friday, March 28.

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Recommended: ‘Changer: A Hand Telling’

The film is a timeless, cross-cultural storytelling event bridging Native myths and Deaf culture.

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UMO Ensemble opens a new show in Seattle

In the production, five characters search for connection, space, and freedom.

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It all began with ‘Juneuary’ — new haikus celebrate 144 seasons

Islander Richard Rogers combined months to create 144 distinct “seasons” in a new volume of poetry.

On the foggy morning of March 25, after an overnight stay on Vashon, Gabriel Newton continued on his journey to Olympia from the beach at Tahlequah. (Britt Freda photo)

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Kayactivist, after island stop, take message to Olympia

The petition, delivered to the Governor, urges action for critically endangered Southern Residents.

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Vashon school district inks agreement with Puyallup Tribe

VISD will work with the Tribe to develop a plan to teach language, culture and oral traditions.

Slade McSheehy (Courtesy photo)

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Slade McSheehy is selected to lead Bremerton School District

Pending contract negotiations, McSheehy is scheduled to start his new job on July 1.

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Exhibits opening Friday include Bruce Morser retrospective

Explore a Honeymoon on Mars, an exhibition of Bruce Morser’s work and more.

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Vashon superintendent named finalist for Bremerton job

Slade McSheehy and two other superintendant candidates will participate in community forums held on April 1 by the…