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Letters to the Editor | Sept. 26 edition

Readers write in about Thunderbird and the Climate Commitment Act.

Opinion

Editorial: We’re in the answering business

We deeply thank our community for their support of our work to uplift, inform and educate islanders.

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Obituaries

August Mart “Gus” Sestrap

Gus leaves a legacy of concrete and steel, mentorship and family ties and close friendships.

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Obituaries

Larry Meyers

Larry and his wife, Anne, raised their children with love, laughter, play and adventure.

This map from King County shows the eastern portion (outlined in red) of Island Center Forest where hunting will not be allowed and trails will be open to the public during this year's deer hunt. The rest of the park is fair game for hunters.

News

News Briefs | Sept. 26 edition

Prepare for the annual deer hunt and the expansion of the ghost boat.

Co-captains Cece Guenther and Emily Harrington run at Fort Steilacoom, WA on Saturday, September 21. (John Decker photo)

Sports

Vashon XC kicks off a strong start to the season

The team kicked off their fall season with impressive performances at two meets last week.

Courtesy Photo
Richard Bona

Arts

Don’t miss: Grammy winner Richard Bona makes island stop

A legend of jazz, soul, and African music visits VCA at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.

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Arts

Arts Briefs | September 26 edition

The Hatmaker’s Wife

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

Northwest

WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

A power line is on your car — what would you do? Of course, call for help on your cell phone if you have one. But maybe you would need to “do the shuffle” to escape. This video from PSE brings it vividly to life. You can watch it online at: tinyurl.com/PowerLineEscape

News

VashonBePrepared: Don’t be shocked by utility emergencies

And always assume that downed wires are live!

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Obituaries

Harley Hjorten

Harley was a jokester who loved music and took pride in his son Jacob.

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Arts

A Vashon-born musical will have a London workshop production

“Winghaven Park” explores secrets and prejudice, and how true love can set people free.

Opinion

Editorial: Tradition!

There’s lots of good traditions to celebrate on Vashon.