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This map shows the 19 voter precincts of Vashon-Maury Island.

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How Vashon voted in 2024

Data shows how the island compares to the county, state and country.

In this screenshot from Sunday's candidate forum, attendees listen to pitches from Csenka Favorini-Csorba, Emily Alvarado and Brianna Thomas for 34th Legislative District seats.

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Candidates make their pitch for 34th LD senate seat

More than 70 members of the public logged in to hear the candidates out.

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Southern Resident killer whales travel together in this photo from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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New law restrains boaters from approaching endangered orcas

Washington boaters must stay 1,000 yards away from southern resident killer whales.

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Search begins for new island fire chief

Outgoing Fire Chief Matt Vinci also reported a record of 613 ambulance transports in 2024.

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This image was taken at sunrise from Inspiration Point by Park District board member Keith Prior a few days after work in late December by arborist Brian Novotney was completed.

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News Briefs | January 9 edition

Islanders donate for toy drive, and officials are responding to a derelict vessel.

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Happenings | January 9 edition

A death café, MLK day events and library programs.

Inspiration Point, 2024, with Marie Bradley and Keith Prior. Terry Donnelly photograph

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Time Again: The views at Inspiration Point

Recent work at the site is once again opening up the well-known view.

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News Briefs | January 2 edition

Public meetings, and an invitation to talk to us for an upcoming story.

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Happenings | January 2 edition

Chorale registration, advocacy training and more.

This 2006 photograph by island photographer Ray Pfortner captured the beauty of a sunrise over Tramp Harbor dock. (Ray Pfortner photo)

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Park District passes 2025 budget, mulls Tramp Harbor Dock future

Restoring the historic dock has for years sat near the top of many islanders’ wish lists.

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34th District (Vashon and West Seattle) legislators Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, Sen. Joe Nguyen and Rep. Emily Alvarado speak to a crowd about ferry service in September 2023 at Vashon High School.

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Sen. Nguyễn taking new role as state commerce director

He’ll start the new job on Jan. 15.

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Vashon gets $2.3 million for arts and heritage

It’s part of a large package of county funding through the Doors Open levy.

The Sally Fox water taxi arrives to ferry people to and from the annual Strawberry Festival on Vashon Island on July 17, 2021.

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The Beachcomber’s Year in Review

These 11 stories defined Vashon-Maury Island.