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Rainbow ‘Blingo’, a Post Office hiring fair, learn to row, Washington State Ferries meeting, and more.

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After lots of letters, kids and island elders meet at last

Third-graders have been exploring what life is like for elders, and how to connect with and help island…

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Chamber invites islanders to Vashon Summer Nights

A street closure will combine some of the best nights of the year on the island with the…

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Newly released documents detail full allegations against teacher

For now, the documents provide the most detailed account of the complaint and the ensuing, months-long investigation that…

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VashonBePrepared: May is Volcano Awareness Month

The COVID risk level is assessed at basic.

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Scene & Heard: Green School stands with salmon and orcas

The students brought attention to endangered salmon and orcas of the Pacific Northwest with banners.

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The water tester: you won’t believe what he found in one well

Kevin Wanamaker is filling the water-testing vacuum left behind after the retirement of local well expert Bob Seibold.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

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Readers, rejoice: Vashon Library boosts hours of operation

The new hours are part of a system-wide expansion by the King County Library System that will continue…

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Happenings | May 18 edition

Upcoming classes, events, and opportunities for islanders

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Scene & Heard: Helping a fine feathered friend

Islander Pat Call was riding his bike and saw the owl sitting in a ditch, all wet.

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VashonBePrepared gives grant to fund additional AED access

VashonBePrepared awarded the Sam Yates Community Foundation $10,000 to install more AEDs on the island.

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Fire service pros step into new roles on Vashon

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue has now hired two new division chiefs, both with a wealth of experience…