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Alex Bruell photo A driver stops for yacht club member and Vashon resident Charlie Backus as he crosses Vashon Highway toward the Quartermaster Yacht Club along the unauthorized crosswalk. Regardless of the King County's decisions or what happens to the crosswalk, "I think (motorists) ought to slow down anyway," Backus said.

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Yacht club members want a crosswalk, but county says it’s not so simple

County officials say the location does not meet their requirements for a marked crosswalk.

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Annual MLK Day event brings noted performers to Vashon

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call for justice, change, education, equality and service.

Leslie Brown photo Safa Jneidi, left, and Iyad Alati are hopeful that Syria, their home, will finally become a safe place again.

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Syrian couple sees new day for their beloved country

Alati and Jneidi came to Vashon in 2017 with the help of the Vashon Resettlement Committee.

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Happenings | January 16 edition

Join a bird walk, a grower’s meeting and commemorate MLK Day.

Courtesy photo 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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Water Taxi surges as advocates plan for Legislative session

“The budget fight will be difficult this year,” Amy Drayer said.

University of Georgia infographic It’s important to share information about sick birds and other animals, to help the USDA and CDC track the spread of the particular bird flu strain of most concern. It’s called Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Bird, livestock, and pet owners who observe signs of avian flu in their animals should immediately contact their veterinarian and call the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) toll-free hotline (866-536-7593).

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VashonBePrepared: Do just one thing

Plus, news you can use about bird flu.

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.

Dante Aubert photo 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.

Keith Prior photo 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.