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Happenings | Oct. 3 edition

Rosh Hashanah, VIFR Open House and Cider Fest

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Kate Kelly and teammate Zoe Tekeian celebrate after capturing silver in the Women’s eight at the 2024 U23 World Championships. Kate was in the 7th seat and Zoe was the coxswain.

Sports

Vashon rower Kate Kelly named under-23 female athlete of the year

Accolades and victories are coming her way — sometimes by a margin no thicker than a piece of…

A group of volunteers from Raise the Wage Renton, shown gathering signatures in 2023. Renton residents approved a higher minimum wage for the city in a Feb. 2024 special election. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton)

Northwest

Minimum wage is going up in Washington

Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…

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News

VashonBePrepared: It’s time to start the conversation about preparedness

Share fears and feelings. Think together about what’s important. Plan steps to tackle the priorities.

Mo Davis stands next to the inner workings of one of his pinball machines. (Aspen Anderson photo)

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Bouncing through history: The early makings of a vintage pinball museum

Mo Davis is turning his pandemic-born passion for pinball into a community hub on Vashon Island.

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Obituaries

Janet Mathews

Jan was a matriarch who truly embodied the spirit of family unity and love.

Reed Tetzloff, 10/3/21.

Arts

Interview: Michael Tracy talks to pianist Reed Tetzloff

Tetzloff, a lauded pianist, will play at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Vashon Center for the Arts.

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Obituaries

Joyce Fox

Joyce stayed afloat in the roughest waters at the toughest of times.

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Northwest

Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average

About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…

Marie Koltchak

Opinion

Commentary: Volunteering enriches self and community

Spending time with young adults, I consider, who’s helping who, exactly?

From left to right: Emily Alvarado, Kimberly Cloud, Jolie Lansdowne and Joe Fitzgibbon are running to represent the state’s 34th Legislative District, which includes Vashon-Maury Island. (Photos obtained from the candidates or their campaign websites.)

News

Vashon’s legislators face long shot Republican challengers

Ballots are mailed out October 18, which begins the 18 day voting period. Election day is Nov. 5.

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Obituaries

Jeremy Sappington

Jeremy was always sharing his love of books and nature with his friends.

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Opinion

Commentary: Paying it forward, Vashon-style

Our nonprofits, and local businesses, can’t make it without the patronage of loyal customers.