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Karen James greeting CES kids/families in the AM.

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Vashon schools tackle absenteeism

The school district is hoping to increase attendance and reduce absenteeism.

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News Briefs | December 5 edition

PO Box suspect identified, islanders report changes in Amazon deliveries

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United Methodist Church pastor Patricia Longstroth.

News

Vashon welcomes two new pastors

Both expressed joy for the place – and community – they have found.

Veronica “Ronee” (Hardman) Huggins

Obituaries

Veronica “Ronee” (Hardman) Huggins

She leaves a legacy of kindness, community, and love.

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Arts

Arts Briefs | December 5 edition

See The Nutcracker and other performances this holiday season.

Runners set off for the Vashon Running Club’s 2024 Turkey Trot. (Bruce Cyra photo)

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Turkey trotters take to the streets

Next up for holiday running and walking is the Jingle Bell fun run/walk.

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Happenings | December 5 edition

Enjoy artsy senior center fun, a Land Trust celebration and, of course, WinterFest.

This pie, by Tom Conway, was made with love and skill. You'll have to provide the former, but the tips in this article will help you master the latter. (Tom Conway photo)

Arts

Tom Conway’s tips for making great pies

Elevate your pies with this universal advice from a Vashon expert.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says nearly 15,000 people get emergency room care each year for injuries related to holiday decorating. About 40% of holiday decoration accidents are falls. Stay safe on ladders. Have a partner work with you to steady the ladder, for example. Wear shoes that give you traction against slips and falls. Never stand on chairs or furniture to hang decorations.

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VashonBePrepared: Holiday safety

Safety tips for wherever the holidays take you.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | November 28 edition

Readers write in about the health care district, arrest warrants for Israel’s leaders and more.

Opinion

Editorial: Hallmark holidays

There’s no one holiday season.

Celia Congdon

Opinion

Green Brief Commentary: What not to put in the Christmas stocking

Black plastics in many food trays, packaging, toys, and utensils likely contain toxic chemicals.

Tom Craighead

Opinion

Commentary: Salmon and our future

Gifted with life on this beautiful planet, we have both a responsibility and capacity to sustain it.