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Letters to the editor | Nov. 6 edition

Thank you to Mobile Integrated Health

Peter Bergel

Opinion

Stop talking about “protests”

I am tired of hearing about “protests” and “protesters.” Those terms sound whiney and powerless to me.

Kennedy Leavens

Opinion

Vashon Schools Foundation hosts first gala and auction

What do a ride in the bookmobile, a spa date for your car, a 10-week sourdough subscription, four…

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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. (Courtesy Photos)

News

Happenings | Nov. 6 edition

From vaccination clinics and Veterans Day events to legislative forums and grief workshops — here’s what’s happening on…

Jim Diers Photo
A superpod of Southern Resident orca whales visited the waters around Vashon on Sunday.

Opinion

Shorter days, shifting deadlines

Daylight saving time has ended — and with it come 5 p.m. sunsets and dark Washington evenings. But…

News

News Briefs | Nov. 6 edition

From budget hearings and superintendent updates to legislative visits — here’s what’s happening on Vashon this week.

John Decker Photo
The Vashon High School girls cross-country team after winning the district championship.

Sports

Vashon cross-country teams race their way to state

The Vashon High School cross-country girls team won the district title for the first time in 10 years,…

Sports

Vashon girls soccer finishes regular season strong ahead of playoffs

The Pirates will need to rely on their teamwork and determination in the first round of district playoffs.

Stephanie Anne Johnson, a Tacoma R&B artist, will perform on Nov. 8 at Open Space for Arts Community. (Courtesy Photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | Oct. 30 edition

Concerts, art walk, author talk, poetry readings and other artsy opportunities for islanders.

The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo

Northwest

WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears

Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…

School staff and volunteers screened Vashon High School students as part of a cardiac screening event by the Sam Yates Community Foundation in May. More screenings will take place on Nov. 4. (Courtesy Photo)

News

Happenings | Oct. 30 edition

This week’s Happenings include vaccination clinics, heart screenings for students and fall events across the island.

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Check your headlights as the Big Dark returns to keep island roads safe and visible.

News

RSV vaccine, headlight checks and Vashon’s Care Closet

News from VashonBePrepared

Maya Krah, as Rock, is carried aloft in “Rocky Horror.” (Michelle Bates Photo)

Arts

Vashon Rep delivers a rockin’ and reimagined ‘Rocky Horror’

Review