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Letters to the Editor | Nov. 13 edition

Backpack Pantry

Kenny Alton

Opinion

‘Grief is grief’ support group offers help

Why a grief group for the holidays season?

JC Graham

Opinion

Democracy depends on showing up

Every functioning democracy depends on certain essentials, but none more basic than consistent participation. For the Vashon‑Maury Community…

Tina Shattuck

Opinion

Women hold the key hosts weekend of events

Women Hold the Key is thrilled to present three events that will illuminate women’s remarkable contributions to culture…

Rocketkar Studios Photo
Vashon Nature Center education director Maria Metler (left) works with whale ambassador volunteers to prepare a mandible, or lower jawbone, for a protective resin coating.

News

The community raising of a gray whale

When a gray whale washed ashore near Klahanie in the spring of 2024, its flesh was slowly reclaimed…

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Tim Couldn’t Make It — seen here with band members (from left) Rick Dahms, Wes Peterson, Bruce Phares and Doug Pine — will play a farewell concert for Dahms on Friday, Nov. 14.

Arts

Arts Briefs | Nov. 13 edition

Tim Couldn’t Make It

Jim Diers Photo
Family ties, right to left: son Pooka (L106); matriarch Surprise! (L86); daughter Element (L125) and male Finn (L116), the grandson of matriarch Nugget (L55), who is the sister of Surprise.

News

J, K and L Pods visit during Native Heritage Month

Editor’s note: This account by Orca Annie Stateler, an Indigenous marine naturalist, researcher and founder of the Vashon…

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(Left to right) 34th District Representative Brianna Thomas, Senator Emily Alverado and Senator Joe Fitzgibbon will speak at a free community forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Vashon High School’s theater.

News

News Briefs | Nov. 13 edition

Updates on local flood preparedness, school leadership search, legislative forum and more.

News

Happenings | Nov. 13 edition

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

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Obituaries

Frank Brown Jr. | 1931-2025

Frank lived all of his 93 years on Vashon, except for the two years he was in Korea…

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Obituaries

Nanny Elisabeth Berry |1928-2025

Nanny Elisabeth Berry passed away peacefully at her home on Vashon with the view of Quartermaster Harbor that…

Layne Brent Stocker

Obituaries

Layne Brent Stocker | 1957-2025

A funeral service will take place at 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Lewis Funeral Chapel, in Bremerton.

Stephanie Anne Johnson plays a concert on Nov. 8 at Open Space. (Mackenzie McAninch Photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | Nov. 6 edition

Music, poetry and theater fill Vashon’s arts calendar this week.