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Vashon High School Wrestling is back in action

The Pirates’ first tournament is the Auburn Tournament at Auburn High School on Dec. 4.

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Task force recommends reforms to improve state’s response to sexual assault

Recommendations include addressing shortage of sexual assault trauma nurses

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | Dec. 2 edition

Islanders write about Vashon Theatre, Critical Race Theory and more.

News

What’s Happening | Dec. 2 edition

WinterFest is back in full swing, celebrate Chanukah with the Havurah and more.

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Opinion

Appreciating the Eagles on a rainy Thanksgiving

Meet some Eagles if you want to know what neighbors helping neighbors really means.

(Erik Dresser, row2k.com Photo) Vashon Island Rowing Club’s Mixed 8, having way more fun than it looks, rowed through rain and wind to capture gold for the fourth consecutive year at Seattle’s Head of the Lake Regatta through the Montlake Cut, on Nov. 7. From left to right: Coxswain Lisa Huggenvik, Bruce Morser, Kit Gruver, Kim Goforth, Bob Horsley, John Jannetty, Mark Burns, Zabette Macomber and Lea Heffernan. The average age in the boat? 62.6 years. For Jeff Hoyt’s full account of the regatta, see page 10.

Sports

Vashon Masters Extend Winning Streak at Head of the Lake

The Masters Mixed 8 won its fourth consecutive gold medal on Nov. 7. (Photo by Erik Dresser, row2k.com)

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News

‘Basket Brigade’ gives thanks for the chance to give back

The Basket Brigade will serve & deliver assorted goods to 10 island families in time for Thanksgiving.

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Arts

Desert Island Bookworm celebrates humorous poetry

Columnist Phil Clapham writes about poetry best enjoyed on a desert isle.

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News

VashonBePrepared’s Guide for the Holidays while being COVID Safe

VashonBePrepared offers tips for remaining healthy and safe during the upcoming holiday season.

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: Online love goes astray, gives writer pause

Islander Marie Koltchak writes about an online search for love that gave her pause.

Opinion

Editorial: Giving thanks as the holiday season arrives on Vashon

Reflecting on what makes Vashon special as the holidays approach.

News

Happenings | Nov. 25 to Dec. 2

Thanksgiving at Eagles, ‘Shop Talk’ on sustainable consumption, new VoV show on learning disabilities

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: Love on the other side of complexity

Leaning in on love, in times of environmental, social, economic, and political upheaval.