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Diane Emerson, former Vashon-Maury Island Community Council president hands the gavel over to her successor, JC Graham, at the council meeting on July 17. (Mari Kanagy photo)

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Community Council seeks stability in first meeting of 2025

The council’s board meeting follows its successful filling of all five of its officer roles.

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Ballots mailed to islanders for August primary

Islanders will help select the candidates for county executive and decide the fate of Proposition 1.

The very best “vaccine” against COVID is not getting infected in the first place. We are all familiar with the steps to take by now: Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Avoid large crowds and people known to be infected. (Courtesy graphic)

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VashonBePrepared: Answers to your COVID vaccine questions

Changes at the federal government level have raised concerns about vaccine access here on Vashon for three important…

The Vashon Island Marine Band and Procession, made up of local artists, musicians, and makers in creative costumed inspired by Salish Sea life, joyously processed past islanders in the Strawberry Festival parade. (Elizabeth Shepherd photo)

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Photo gallery: A “berry” fun Festival

Photos from this year’s Strawberry Festival.

Courtesy Photos Candidates for fire chief are (top row, left to right) Christopher Beswick, Alton “Brian” Culp, (bottom row) Ben Davidson and William McLaughlin.

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Four finalists are in running to be Vashon’s fire chief

Islanders can meet the finalists at an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Penny…

King County Photo This graphic shows the area of upcoming closure at Dockton Park and Marina.

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County delays closure of boat launch in Dockton by 11 days

Dockton Park’s moorage will still close as planned from Aug. 1 to September

The four 2025 candidates for unofficial mayor of Vashon Island are, counter-clockwise starting from the bottom left: Fern the Raccoon for VashonBePrepared, TK Rose for the Blue Heron Education Center Scholarship Fund, Georgie for Vashon Island Midwifery and Canny for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank. (Courtesy photos)

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Strawberry Festival 2025: Unofficial Mayor’s Race

Reminder: The race for Unofficial Mayor is almost over.

Performers playing Strawberry Festival shows include (top row, left to right) Hell’s Belles, Joe Seamons and Ben Hunter, The Panda Conspiracy, (middle row) Publish the Quest; Kimmi Bitters and The Western Twang; Sativa Queen, (bottom row) Bowie Rex & His Boogie Army, The Dusty 45s, and Ron Artis II. (Courtesy photos)

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Strawberry Festival 2025: Music Guide

A music lover’s guide to this year’s Strawberry Festival.

Vashon Island Fire Rescue crews respond to a fire Sunday at 153rd Street off of Vashon Highway. (Courtesy photo)

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VIFR crews battle raging house fire early Sunday morning

Update: The family has posted a fundraiser, which you can find at gofund.me/f4ea83b4.

This varied thrush, spotted during this years Christmas Bird Count, is one of many kinds of birds you can find on Vashon. Seasoned birder Michael Tracy will lead a bird walk at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 19, open to anyone interested in learning more about the island’s birds. (Jim Diers photo)

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Happenings | July 17, 2025

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Correction | July 17, 2025

Last week’s article about the retirement of Drama Dock’s artistic director Lisa Peretti said that she would retire…

This map shows the planned locations of traffic signals at Fauntleroy Way SW. (King County graphic)

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News Briefs | July 17, 2025

Fire department news, Fauntleroy Way work and more.

A pair dances in the afternoon light to the music of Portage Fill during the 2024 Strawberry Festival. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Strawberry Festival 2025: Events Guide

Your guide to savoring the sweetness of Strawberry Festival.