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Happenings | Jan. 8 edition

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

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On Jan. 17, pianist Judith Cohen (top left) will lead an evening of chamber works at VCA by American composers inspired by their time in Paris. She’ll be joined by cellist Kevin Krenz (top right), jazz vocalist Stephanie Porter (bottom left) and violinist Brittany Breeden (bottom right).

Arts

Escape rainy January to spend time with “Americans in Paris”

Four noted musicians from the Governor’s Chamber Music Series will perform a tribute to the City of Light…

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The capitol building in Olympia.

News

Lawmakers outline priorities ahead of upcoming session

As the new year begins, so does Washington’s legislative session, where lawmakers convene every year in Olympia to…

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Letters to the editor | Jan. 8 edition

Thank you to IGA and Thriftway

Margaret Heffelfinger

Opinion

What goes around comes around

So, we are sitting around the table, enjoying a holiday bowl of Eric’s constantly evolving chili, and she…

Tom Craighead

Opinion

Field notes from our culture’s divide

My liberal values have long been reinforced by the friends and groups I hang with on this environment…

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Players from the adult team and the VISC Seadogs gather after the annual Ryan Krug Vashon Cup match on Sunday, Dec. 7, played in honor of the late Ryan Krug and in support of the Ryan Krug Memorial Scholarship.

Sports

Ryan Krug Vashon Cup raises scholarship funds

On Sunday, Dec. 7, the annual Ryan Krug Vashon Cup was played to raise scholarship funds in honor…

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Members of the Byte Brigade — from left, Esmae Hill, Ueli HansPetersen, Henry Reynolds-Pugh, Jonah Baum and Baker Starr — receive the second-place trophy.

Sports

McMurray robotics team sweeps regional competition

The air hummed with enthusiasm at Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma on Sunday, Dec. 14, as 28 teams from…

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(Left to right) In 14/48 Vashon’s 2025 edition, Steven Sterne, David Mielke, Amy Broomhall and Ellie Hughes performed a play about a genie on a double date. This year’s festival of new plays takes place on Jan. 23 and 24, at Open Space for Arts & Community.

Arts

Arts Briefs | Jan. 8 edition

Jim Page

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February: Lena Puz celebrates her win over South Whidbey’s Kaylie Baker at the Mat Classic state wrestling championships.

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A year of local news: 2025’s top stories and photos

Happy 2026, Vashon! As we look ahead and set intentions for the new year, we’re also taking a…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Northwest

New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

Jenny Stamper

Opinion

Land Trust focuses on restoring island creeks

It’s the season for gratitude!

Kathleen Lawrence

Opinion

PIE empowers innovation in Vashon schools

In the heart of our island community, there is a quiet but powerful engine driving creativity and excellence…