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Arts

Our Town: Painter’s Work Comes From ‘Dance of Spirit and Matter’

Carol Schwennesen writes about her artistic process.

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Opinion

Keeping Maury Island Maury

There are a number of good, and possibly excellent reasons, to name the island after Maury Wills.

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News

Success Is Sweet at the Sugar Shack

It’s hard to imagine anyone on Vashon who hasn’t been tempted by the sweet delights inside.

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News

Tranquil Waterfront Once Scene of Wartime Effort

World War I increased the demand for cargo ships to transport food and materials to Europe.

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News

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

Here’s what you need to know about March 16 to March 22.

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Sports

Tennis Caps Perfect Season, Harriers and Soccer End Strong

Tennis team ends season with strong 6-0 record; Pirates cross country team runs into bad weather.

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. (Wikimedia Commons)

News

Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates

A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…

Area code map of Washington. (NANPA)

News

Meet area code 564: The new kid in town is gaining ground

The newest area code in Washington has infiltrated 360 territory, and 425, 206 and 253 are next.

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Northwest

Inslee expands eligibility with vaccine supply rising

He’s also extending moratoria on evictions and utility cut-offs and easing rules for nursing home visits.

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News

For One Year, an Activist Has Helped Keep Islanders in Homes

Each month for the past year, more than 30 families have been helped by the fund.

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Sports

There’s Plenty To Cheer About as Pirates, Mustangs Play Ball

Strong performances by cross country, tennis and soccer teams.

Opinion

Impacts of Year-Long Isolation Are Deep for Island Youth

A series of articles written for The Riptide cover mental health issues facing Vashon youth.

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News

Training for Real Emergency, Fire Crews Put Out Flames in Vacant Building

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue conducted training exercises at a vacant building last week.