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John Galus works at the Big Bird PCC to upload the latest channel listings onto a volunteer’s ham radio.

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Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)

Northwest

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

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Vashon Heritage Museum.

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Happenings | Dec. 11 edition

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

Aspen Anderson Photo

News

Fire officials urge safer burning as winter begins

The holidays on Vashon are made for wood-burning fires. The smell drifts from chimneys, clings to sweaters and…

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to their fans as the parade rolls through town. (Jim Diers Photo)

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Photos: Island WinterFest delivers a merry, bright celebration

Vashon Chamber’s seasonal celebration was as merry and bright as ever.

Elizabeth Shepherd, Reporter

Opinion

Leadership matters

Kudos for a good decision by Vashon’s school board last week to pause its search for a new…

Lindsey Gay

Opinion

SOS: Save Our Softball

If you’re a sports fan, perhaps you’re already looking forward to spring and the return of the Great…

Terry Donnelly Photo
Inspiration Point, 2024, with Marie Bradley and Keith Prior.

Opinion

4Culture grant boosts Inspiration Point restoration efforts

The Vashon Parks Foundation and the Vashon Park District have worked to restore the views from Inspiration Point…

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Trío Guadalevín will play on Dec. 19 at Open Space for Arts & Community.

Arts

Melding music from Mexico to the Mediterranean

An evening of world music will be presented by the acclaimed ensemble Trío Guadalevín at 7 p.m. Friday,…

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(Left to right) Brandi Marxxx, Athena and Sativa are the stars of a holiday drag show at Snapdragon on Dec. 13 at Snapdragon Bakery & Café.

Arts

Arts Briefs | Dec. 11 edition

Vashon Island Chorale

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News Briefs | Dec. 11 edition

Two-boat schedule

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Obituaries

Jane Godfrey | 1934-2025

Her life is defined by the love that surrounded her.