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Islanders drum and wave signs along Vashon Highway during Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protest. (Kent Phelan Photo)

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Islanders rally for ‘No Kings Day’

Hundreds filled Vashon’s highway for the nationwide “No Kings Day” protest.

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)

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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now…

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News Briefs | Oct. 16 edition

International earthquake drill, Dockton marina closure extended, deer hunt and shellfishing closures

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Beachcomber delivery delayed one day

This week’s edition will arrive Friday instead of Thursday due to a press delay.

One-year-old Kash Freeman and his mother Selena Ligrano met Elvis Pigsley, a pig brought to VIGA’s 2024 Harvest Party by Emerald City Pet Rescue’s Amanda Bowser (right). This year’s party will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at Farmstad. (Alex Bruell Photo)
One-year-old Kash Freeman and his mother Selena Ligrano met Elvis Pigsley, a pig brought to VIGA’s 2024 Harvest Party by Emerald City Pet Rescue’s Amanda Bowser (right). This year’s party will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at Farmstad. (Alex Bruell Photo)

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Happenings | Oct. 16 edition

Meetings, talks, walks, opportunities to support island organizations and other happenings on Vashon.

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Yvonne Kuperbeg stands on her tree-framed porch on a hillside above Shinglemill Creek where she watches for salmon every fall.

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For Vashon’s 100-year-old salmon watcher, the creek still calls

Yvonne Kuperberg continues her decades-long tradition of counting salmon and finding peace along Shinglemill Creek.

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Grant helps islanders get vaxxed with no out-of-pocket costs

“We’ll get you in,” Vicky de Monterey Richoux, VashonBePrepared’s president, said.

Jill Andrews, front right, swims one morning with her island swim club. (Terry Donnelly Photo)

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‘Move it or lose it,’ say three active elders

From icy swims to dressage and golf, these islanders prove age is no limit.

Vashon loves its ballot box at the Vashon Library. (File Photo)

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Vashon voters to decide health, fire seats

In the upcoming Nov. 4 King County General Election, several local offices on Vashon will be contested, giving…

People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO

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No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18

Here’s a list of locations in King County.

Dockton Marina was lively upon re-opening after Phase 1 of King County’s construction was finally completed in June 2022. (Tom Hughes Photo)

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News Briefs | Oct. 9 edition

Dockton Marina closure extended, Ferries ask for feedback, Island Center Forest deer hunt, and shellfishing closures.

Vashon High School’s student section — known usually as “The Green Tide,” turned pink on homecoming.

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Celebrating a ‘pink out’ Pirate homecoming

Packed stands cheered on the school’s football team in a hard-fought underdog battle against the Bellevue Christian Vikings.

Find a wealth of activities and support services at Vashon Senior Center. (Courtesy Photo)

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Happenings | Oct. 9 edition

Meetings, events, classes and more coming up on Vashon