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Editorial: Vote ‘yes’ on King County parks levy

We encourage your support of the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Levy.

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Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column

As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…

Steve Bergman

Opinion

Green Brief Commentary: Planet Earth, people and plans

We’re looking for your ideas for climate action on Vashon.

Bands in this year’s Concerts in the Park series, in order of their appearances, include (right, top to bottom) Object Heavy, Wild Rumours, (left, top to bottom) The Sweet Lillies, The Cumbieros, and The Great Divide. (Courtesy photos)

Arts

Concerts in the Park return to Ober Park

Object Heavy, a powerhouse soul outfit from Humboldt County, California, is the first headline act.

Sally Fox

Opinion

Commentary: Travelling without leaving home

Your ticket is curiosity, and with it, the world opens up.

The four 2025 candidates for unofficial mayor of Vashon Island are, counter-clockwise starting from the bottom left: Fern the Raccoon for VashonBePrepared, TK Rose for the Blue Heron Education Center Scholarship Fund, Georgie for Vashon Island Midwifery and Canny for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank. (Courtesy photos)

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Strawberry Festival 2025: Unofficial Mayor’s Race

Reminder: The race for Unofficial Mayor is almost over.

Piro Kramar

Obituaries

Piro Kramar

As a physician, she restored sight to thousands over a 35- year career.

Mary Earthsong Redick

Obituaries

Mary Earthsong Redick

She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, compassion, and the music she brought to many lives.

This massive cartoon by island artist Michelle Lassaline depicts an island in celebration — specifically the scene that takes over Vashon Town every year (and this weekend) as thousands upon thousands celebrate Strawberry Festival.

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Cartoon: Vashon Island

Cartoonist Michelle Lassaline depicts an island in celebration.

The U.S. quad sculls boat accepts their bronze medal at World Cup 2 in Lucerne, Switzerland. Jacob Plihal is second from right. (Chris Plihal photo)

Sports

Plihal piles triumphs in international regattas

Next up for Jacob is the U.S. team trials, to be held in New Jersey from August 1-3.

This varied thrush, spotted during this years Christmas Bird Count, is one of many kinds of birds you can find on Vashon. Seasoned birder Michael Tracy will lead a bird walk at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 19, open to anyone interested in learning more about the island’s birds. (Jim Diers photo)

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Happenings | July 17, 2025

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Correction | July 17, 2025

Last week’s article about the retirement of Drama Dock’s artistic director Lisa Peretti said that she would retire…

This map shows the planned locations of traffic signals at Fauntleroy Way SW. (King County graphic)

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News Briefs | July 17, 2025

Fire department news, Fauntleroy Way work and more.