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Acclaimed photographer to share images of woodpeckers

Acclaimed wildlife photographer Paul Bannick will share stories and images from his new book, “Woodpecker: A year in…

Pictured: (Back left to right): Oskar Cobb and Henry Hughes, Jessica Adams; (Front left to right): Dr. Jo Moccia, Jordan Karr, Juniper Rogneby, River Branch, Martha Woodard, India Alarcorn, Allison Tourville, Lucia Armenta. (Courtesy Photo)

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Schools Foundation donation boosts Vashon classrooms

The Vashon Schools Foundation (VSF) recently presented the Vashon Island School District (VISD) Board of Directors with its…

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Juniors Iylaf Al Mustafa and Hannah Hillis celebrate qualifying for the National Speech and Debate Association Nationals Tournament. (Courtesy Photo)

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VHS Speech and Debate heads to nationals

For the first time in over twenty years, the Vashon High School (VHS) Speech and Debate Team has…

Jen Verharen. (Courtesy Photo)

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Islander inducted into Pony Club Academy

Longtime islander Jen Verharen, a nationally respected equestrian professional, was recently inducted into the United States Pony Club…

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Happenings | March 19 edition

Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the…

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News Briefs | March 19 edition

Vashon drug case update

“Hadestown Teen Edition” cast members (top, from left) Ari Anderson, Sebastian Gallez, Amali Lewis, (bottom) Star D’Artell, Callia Brown and Utisah Durahim. <ins>(Ruby and Dirt Seago/Breakfast All Day Tintype Studio Photos) </ins>

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VHS theater-makers burn bright in ‘Hadestown Teen Edition’

Have you ever been lucky enough to meet someone who could “make you see how the world could…

Choral groups performing in the Katherine L. White Invitational Choral Fest include (top, left to right) Blue Street Voices, Vashon Island Chorale, (bottom) Garfield High School’s Ultraviolet and Seattle Pro Musica. (Courtesy Photos)

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With soaring voices, choral festival returns

Four leading ensembles from the Seattle region — boasting a breathtaking array of voices and genres of song…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor

Gratitude for Elizabeth Shepherd

MJ Witt

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What inspired “Vashon Island Rises”

Ten years ago, when I first stepped off the ferry and onto the docks of Vashon Island, I…

Lauri Hennessey

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Why Drama Dock matters on Vashon

When our daughter was in 4th grade, she was cast in her first Drama Dock musical. And our…

One special moment during January’s visit from exchange students and educators from Vashon Island High School’s sister school, Colegio Bilingüe in Guápiles, Costa Rica, came when island artist and photographer Ray Pfortner led a class on making beeswax transfers. (Ray Pfortner Photo)

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VHS welcomes Costa Rica exchange students

In January, Vashon Island High School got a pretty special mid-winter boost. We hosted visiting students and educators…