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Lieutenant/Acting Captain Brad John, atop Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s newest fire engine. (Elizabeth Shepherd photo)

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Fire board poised to choose chief

The board convenes again on July 30, and could, at that time, make its choice for a new…

Joe Jencks will join his friend Kat Eggleston in a concert on June 28 at Vashon Havurah. (Courtesy Photos)

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Head out to hear Kat Eggleston and Joe Jencks in concert

Beloved Vashon artist Eggleston will be joined by songwriter and vocalist Joe Jencks.

A professional fireworks show will fill the sky over Quartermaster Harbor on July 4. (Ray Pfortner Photo)

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Fireworks and the high whine of hydros returns July 4

Care for anxious pets and other July 4 information

VHS seniors Sky Skiena (left) and Henry Sutherland flank Lewis Goodmansen, a kindergarten student in Manda McCoy’s class, holding a book inspired by his artwork and list of favorite things. (Courtesy Photo)

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Scene & Heard: Seniors create keepsake books for kinders

The project was a fresh take on a popular curriculum inspired by the children’s book, “Flat Stanley.”

“Mist,” by Melissa Treharne, will be on view in the first of three rotating shows at Summer Arts Fest. (Courtesy Photo)

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Summer Arts Fest returns to VCA for its 8th edition

The shift is because this year, July 4 falls on a Friday.

Julie Speidel in her studio on Vashon in 2014. (File Photo)

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Renowned artist Julie Speidel dies at 83

Julie Dale Speidel, a renowned Northwest artist, died on May 28, surrounded by family at her home on…

John Koriath (Courtesy Photo)

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Local author shares his wisdom on ‘Doing Better’

The book is the first Koriath has written for a general audience.

An elephant seal at Tramp Harbor was captured in this photograph by Chris Law. (Chris Law photo)

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Tramp Harbor to come alive on big screen at upcoming event

The event is free, and will include People’s Choice balloting for Best of Show.

“Flow with the Moon,” by Rachel LordKenaga. (Courtesy photo)

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Recommended: Art by Rachel LordKenaga and Steve Jensen

The gallery, located at 17633 Vashon Hwy SW, is open from 1-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Verdant spaces located on this year’s Garden Tour include (clockwise from bottom left) Littlest Bird Farm; BrambleByrne; Aeggy’s Farm; Madrona Meadows; the garden of Mary Liz Austin; and the garden of Dustin Schulte and Alan Rose. (Courtesy photo)

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Vashon’s long-running Garden Tour blooms next weekend

Gardeners and growers across Vashon Island have been tilling, pruning, and prepping all year.

Dr. Josephine (Jo) Moccia (Courtesy photo)

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School board names interim superintendent

Dr. Josephine Moccia, 65, has served for the past 14 years as the superintendent of South Whidbey School…

Authors and best friends Amy Burtaine (left) and Michelle Cassandra Johnson will read from their new book on June 6, at Vashon Bookshop. (Courtesy photos)

Arts

Buzz into a book reading to hear about the wisdom of the hive

What if the bees can save us?

Last week, land clearing changed the landscape of the future site of Creekside Village, an affordable housing development on Vashon. The mobile homes remaining on the property, seen at left in this photo, have now also been removed. (Elizabeth Shepherd photo)

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Permits, financing now in place for Creekside Village

Creekside Village on Vashon, an affordable workforce housing project first envisioned 10 years ago by local developer Christopher…