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Mercer Island High School and Vashon High School students gather to review scholarship applications and select scholarship recipients.

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Island students foster friendships, education in Kenya

Students in rural Kenya received scholarships with the help of Vashon and Mercer Island students.

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Refugee Shabbat offers prayers, poetry and calls for action

It included the personal story of speaker and United States Marine Corps veteran Leo Medina.

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Farm coordinator Colie Southerland shows the many kinds of flowers growing at Matsuda Farm.

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Land Trust envisions new chapter for Matsuda Farm

The organization seeks a leasing manager so the property can be used by the local farming community.

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News Briefs | March 6 edition

Housing forum, Fauntleroy dock news and how to get a free ramp

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As a storm raged, fire crews responded to islanders in need

Gratitude will linger for two island households helped by Vashon Island Fire & Rescue crews.

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Desi the Robot, an AI-powered robot musician created by islander Ben Goertzel, will perform at a March 16 benefit for Women Hold the Key, at Vashon Center for the Arts.

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Happenings | March 6 edition

Attend a Land Trust open house, buzz into spring and celebrate Pi Day

Image courtesy King County Public Health Seattle & King County

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Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell,…

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Scene Heard: Vashon Schools Foundation presents a big check

VSF promised to keep helping local schools bridge the state funding gap.

A 1901 photograph shows wood that once powered the Mosquito Fleet lining Vashon's north end dock.

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Is a new mosquito fleet in the cards?

Rep. Greg Nance wants to help the state’s ailing aquatic transportation with a creative idea.

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Health Care District seeks new board member

Here’s how to apply.

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Lena Puz celebrates her win over South Whidbey's Kaylie Baker at the Mat Classic state wrestling championships.

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CHAMPION: Vashon wrestling earns championship, more wins at state

“We all erupted,” teammate Alara Demir said, “screaming our heads off … it was just a crazy moment.”

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News Briefs | February 27 edition

Help track invasive crabs, find child care licensing and more

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Day of Remembrance event highlights resolve and resistance

The farmhouse of Mukai Farm & Garden — a historic landmark adorned with vintage artifacts and meticulous exhibits…