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Elijah Berry sits outside Vashon Island Baking Company, the bakery he took over this year. (Phil Clapham photo)

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From Antarctica to Vashon, island bakery owner has seen it all

Berry is only the bakery’s fourth owner in its four-decade history.

The Virginia V, made from local old-growth fir, serviced Vashon Island and surrounding communities from 1922 to 1938 and is a National Historic Landmark. On August 24, the vessel will return to Vashon for two cruises — one for adults and one for kids — to benefit Vashon Heritage Museum. (Vashon Heritage Museum photo)

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Happenings | July 31, 2025

All aboard: The Virginia V is returning.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue staff evaluate a minor crash into the Thriftway building the morning of Tuesday, July 22. (Alex Bruell photo)

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No injuries reported in crash at island Thriftway

No one was reportedly injured in a minor collision in the late morning of Tuesday, July 22 when…

This map from the state Department of Health shows the area in Quartermaster Harbor (the red criss-cross grid) in which shellfish harvesting is temporarily closed due to high levels of paralytic shellfish poison.

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Shellfishing closed at Quartermaster Harbor due to unsafe poison levels

The closure was announced Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Festival parade Grand Marshal Doug Snyder waves to the crowd from a blue Corvette during the Strawberry Festival parade. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Islanders jam out at Strawberry Festival

Crowds once again jam-packed the streets of Vashon town for a sweet Strawberry Festival weekend, enjoying the fruits…

An open house for Vashon Events’ free music instrument lending library is on Saturday, July 26. (Courtesy photo)

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Happenings | July 24, 2025

Learn more about the Vashon Events music instrument library at an open house Saturday, July 26.

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