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    Articles by Elizabeth Shepherd
    There is always one rider at P2P who needs to be different. Can you spot him? (Jordan Petram Photo)
    Passport2Pain riders ruled the rugged hills of Vashon
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 17, 2025 2:11 pm

    This year, the ride’s raucous theme was Monty Python, which took the annual event’s penchant for cosplay and tomfoolery to the next level.

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    Paul McGown, at Vashon Island Fire & Rescue. (VIFR Photo)
    Physician assistant joins MIH staff
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 17, 2025 1:10 pm

    Last week marked a milestone for Vashon Island Fire &Rescue’s Mobile Integrated Health program, with the arrival of Paul McGown,…

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    Courtesy Photo Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (left) and King County Executive Shannon Braddock.
    All aboard! County announces expansion of Vashon water...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 17, 2025 12:44 pm

    Saturday service as well as an added Friday evening sailing to begin on Oct. 11.

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    (Left to right) Jeff Thornton, Christine Patterson, Amanda Kelly and Dan Housholder are eager to welcome islanders to their celebration of Scottish heritage on Sept. 27. (Courtesy Photo)
    Lowland Games to offer preview of bigger event
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 17, 2025 1:30 am

    A Scottish festival featuring music, food, music and athletics will include a chance to learn the caber toss with islander Jeff Thornton, a world champion Highland Games athlete and current world record holder in the weight-for-distance throw.

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    Lynann Politte lights up the night on her tricked-out trike on Stupid Bike Night. (Michelle Bates Photo)
    A weekend to remember on Vashon
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 11, 2025 12:26 pm

    Islanders closed out the summer last weekend with a series of cascading celebrations that, each in their own way, seemed designed to perfectly express the deeply creative and caring spirit of Vashon.

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    Brant Johnson Photo
Ellen Jovin welcomes visitors to her roving Grammar Table in “Rebel With a Clause.”
    A roving grammar guru makes her way to...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 10, 2025 1:26 pm

    A special screening of the documentary film “Rebel With a Clause” is coming soon to Vashon Theatre.

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    (Left to right) Grace Skinner, Sarah Coit and Serena Eduljee will sing the roles of the prince, Cinderella and the fairy godmother, respectively, in Vashon Opera’s upcoming production of “Cendrillon.” (Courtesy Photo)
    For Vashon Opera, ‘happily-ever-after’ season starts now
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 10, 2025 12:47 pm

    According to Allison Pohl, Vashon Opera’s artistic director, now is the perfect time to dive into the world of storybook tales with happy endings.

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    (Sitting, left to right) Edith Aspiri, Stephanie Smith Findley, Ray Aspiri and (standing) Karen Aspiri, Dave Mish, Craig Smith, Tressa Azpiri, Gary Aspiri and Dave Smith. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)
    Scene & Heard: VYFS honors its visionary founders
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 4, 2025 11:55 am

    “They launched a movement of care, connection access that continues to thrive today,” said VYFS Executive Director Jeni Johnson.

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    A book launch of "Grief Age Love: Poems for the Autumn Years," will take place on Sept. 10, at VCA. (Courtesy Photo)
    Recommended: The timely poetry of ‘Grief Age Love’
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 3, 2025 1:30 am

    “Grief Age Love: Poems for the Autumn Years,” a new poetry collection that plumbs both the joys and sorrows of…

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    An exhibition of Vashon Artist Residency artists includes works by (clockwise from bottom right) Catherine Lipsetz Dauer, Lauren Boilini, Heidi Jensen and Hughen/Starkweather. (Courtesy Photos)
    Exhibit boasts works ‘ignited’ by Vashon Artist Residency
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 3, 2025 1:30 am

    “Transformational” is a word that people use to describe their experiences here,” said Heather Dwyer, the executive director of Vashon Artist Residency.

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    Stupid Bike Night 2024 (Michelle Bates Photo)
    Stupid bikes, art shows and so much more...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • September 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Get ready for an art and action-filled First Friday and Saturday

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    Experience the warmth and color of Mukai Farm & Garden’s Japan Festival on Sept. 6. (Courtesy Photos)
    Japan Festival bursts into bloom again at Mukai...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • August 28, 2025 9:18 pm

    The beloved event will include performances, demonstrations, food and activities for all ages.

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    Phil Clapham Photo
Staff members (from left to right) Nita Dickerson, Kate Van Houdt, Mary Sue Houser and Cody Allen welcomed islanders to Vashon Library on Sunday — the library’s first day of seven-day-a-week operations.
    Bookworms, rejoice: Vashon Library expands hours
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • August 28, 2025 12:05 pm

    Sunday marked a new era for patrons of the Vashon Library, as King County Library System expanded the library’s hours…

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