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Islanders Lucy Weber, Holly Boaz and Korland Simmons. (Courtesy Photos)

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Recommended: A day of unconventional opera in Seattle

Rising Waters Collective, a women-led chamber opera company with significant ties to Vashon, will soon debut the world…

Members and volunteers at the Old Friends Club mixed and mingled at the program’s launch on Sept. 17. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Scene Heard: Making new friends at Old Friends Club

Last month, Vashon Care Network joyously celebrated the launch of its Old Friends Club — a once a…

Mobile Integrated Health, on the road on Vashon. (VIFR Photo)

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Health Care District and Vashon Island Fire & Rescue pursue partnership

In September, the boards of Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) and Vashon Island Health Care District (VHCD)…

Little ones lined up to “Attack the Track” at the BARC skate park. (Courtesy Photo)

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Scene & Heard: ‘Attack the Track’ rolls joyously on

A total of 64 skaters, both registered and non-registered, were on deck for the event’s timed trials and…

The MV Sally Fox departing Vashon for a noon sailing — one of four midday round trips that were added to the foot ferry’s sailing schedule in 2024. (Alex Bruell/File Photo)

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County expands water taxi service, adding Saturday sailings

“This is a shining example of what’s possible when government and commmunity collaborate,” said island ferry advocate Amy…

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(Left to right) Grace Skinner, Sarah Coit and Serena Eduljee will sing the roles of Prince Charming, Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother, respectively, in Vashon Opera’s production of “Cendrillon.”

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Recommended: Vashon Opera’s “Cendrillon”

A host of opera talents will sing in “Cendrillon” — and backstage and in the orchestra pit, professional…

Attendees at a candlelit vigil for Charlie Kirk. (Tom Hughes Photo)

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Islanders hold vigil for Charlie Kirk on Vashon

Those in attendance held lighted candles, with a few also holding American flags, as patriotic music by Lee…

Deputy Chief Ben Davidson, speaking at Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s candlelit remembrance of 9/11. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Scene Heard: Honoring the lives lost on 9/11

At dusk on the evening of Sept. 11, a candlelit ceremony was held at Vashon Island Fire Rescue’s…

There is always one rider at P2P who needs to be different. Can you spot him? (Jordan Petram Photo)

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Passport2Pain riders ruled the rugged hills of Vashon

This year, the ride’s raucous theme was Monty Python, which took the annual event’s penchant for cosplay and…

Paul McGown, at Vashon Island Fire & Rescue. (VIFR Photo)

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Physician assistant joins MIH staff

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

Courtesy Photo Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (left) and King County Executive Shannon Braddock.

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All aboard! County announces expansion of Vashon water taxi service

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

(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)

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Lowland Games to offer preview of bigger event

A Scottish festival featuring music, food, music and athletics will include a chance to learn the caber toss…

Lynann Politte lights up the night on her tricked-out trike on Stupid Bike Night. (Michelle Bates Photo)

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A weekend to remember on Vashon

Islanders closed out the summer last weekend with a series of cascading celebrations that, each in their own…