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News

Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

It seems like we get out of school later each year | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

COVID

News

Vashon MRC reports COVID infection rate may be easing

The MRC’s estimated case rate for Vashon Island has fallen to roughly 300 per 100,000 people per week,…

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News

A beloved program for experiential learning returned in June

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Exploratory Week returned to McMurray Middle School.

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Arts

Review: “Back Cut,” by Poet Laureate Ann Spiers

In her latest volume, “Back Cut,” Ann Spiers probes the depths and rhythms of a time-worn marriage.

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News

Scene & Heard: Windermere Vashon volunteers throughout island

Windermere Vashon brokers volunteered at Granny’s Attic and at the Vashon Food Bank.

News

Happenings | June 16 edition

Junteenth event to be held at Mukai Farm & Garden, Lavender Hill Farm opens for the season, and…

Opinion

Editorial: Determination defined Class of 2022

As the Class of 2022 prepares to embark on brand new adventures, we hope they keep with them…

(John van Amerongen Photo)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | June 16 edition

Islanders write in about an installation at Point Robinson.

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Opinion

Green Brief: Living on an ‘island of habitat’

Vashon’s “habitat” status is a critical asset to Puget Sound’s varied ecosystems, especially when combined with its 50…

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: Thinking about agriculture in an expansive and inclusive way

We do not want to remain trapped in those colonial constructs that could not see the varied and…

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: An invitation to all to join in a celebration of life

The virus that carries the title COVID-19 has essentially taken two years from us in the sense that…