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Piñata, pupusas and music make market merry

On Saturday, May 21, islanders of all ages thronged to “Como La Flor,” a marketplace of Latino arts,…

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Burton landmark purchased by island company

J.T. Sheffield LLC purchased the Burton Inn and the house south of the property for $850,000 in a…

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School district works to further define and defend staff cuts

VISD’s board continues to grapple with curing a more than $1 million deficit in the district’s budget for…

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A new director takes the helm of Vashon HouseHold

Jason Johnson, a housing and social services advocate, is the new executive director of Vashon HouseHold.

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After two years, summer meals return to Vashon parks

Picnics in the Park includes lunch and volunteer-led activities, which have previously included face painting, crafts, and more.

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With cases on the rise, create a ‘COVID go kit’

The MRC has been counting an average of six new cases per day.

(Courtesy Photo) Students traverse the ropes course at Camp Sealth, during Chautauqua Elementary’s outdoor education week.

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Students study shoreline and build community at Camp Sealth

There was a strong science component for the week, with ecology and place-based learning as well as team…

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Vashon students to throw out first pitch at Mariners’ game

Five Vashon students will throw out the first pitch at Mariners’ game on May 27.

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Happenings | May 26 edition

Learn to row, find out more about the Fauntleroy dock replacement, and more.

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Use your King County library card to explore the outdoors

KCLS cardholders can check out a Discover Pass for two weeks to explore public lands.

Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

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King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case

The illness is not as easily transmitted compared to COVID-19, according to health officer.

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Mukai Farm Garden solemnly marks Day of Exile

Eighty years ago, Vashon residents who were Americans of Japanese descent were bused to the ferry to begin…

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Islanders, unions and school board responds to staffing cuts

On Thursday, May 12, the VISD board considered a package of staff cuts intended to restore $917,000 to…