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Happenings | February 13 edition

Take a bird walk, learn CPR and check out some cool rocks

One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Based in Auburn, Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil. File photo

Arts

What we talk about, or not, when talking about death

Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.

Merrilee Runyan

Opinion

Commentary: Sharing seeds and stories with island growers

Just remember, you don’t have to bring anything but yourself and your curiosity.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

Commentary: The question of succession dogs small-town WA newspapers

Brier Dudley is the editor of the Free Press Initiative.

Michelle Lassaline, "Packing for a winter day on Vashon Island" (Alternate high contrast version)

Opinion

Packing for a winter day on Vashon Island

A cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | February 6 edition

Letter writers respond to the Trump administration and more.

Kathi Jenkins

Obituaries

Kathi Jenkins

Vashon Center for the Arts invites the community to a celebration of life for her.

Beachcomber data visualization
This chart shows the median sale price of Vashon houses and condos from 2020 through 2024. Data source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, courtesy of Windermere Vashon.

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Vashon real estate picks up post-pandemic

It wasn’t exactly a banner year, but Vashon’s real estate market picked up some in 2024.

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Arts

Arts Briefs | February 6 edition

Catch First Friday artists, international guitar night, Meow Meow and more

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Arts

Stepping inside the creative whirlwind of 14/48 Vashon

The annual theatrical marathon results in the production of 14 new plays in only 48 hours.

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Arts

Two ‘brother acts’ to take the stage at Open Space

Shows promise “soul-stirring melodies, deep grooves, and boundless energy.”

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Arts

Two exhibits at VCA celebrate the brilliance of Black artists

Co-curators Kamari Bright and Lydia Boss share a vision of art as both a mirror and a compass.

Courtesy photo
Piro Kramar

Arts

Piro Kramar’s exquisite photographs on view at Windermere

Her work depicts a deep love of the mountains, snow, vast vistas and close-up detail of nature.