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Islanders bridge generations in the story of “Hattie’s War”

A young Vashon resident is bringing the protagonist of this civil war story to life, in audio form.

Alex Bruell photo Waluigi and Wario deliver their best “WAAA!” alongside King Koopa at last year's Halloween celebration.

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News Briefs | October 24 edition

Water District 19 restrictions are lifted; also, prepare for Halloween street closures.

File photo Halloween is coming, which means you’re soon sure to see creepy and clever costumes on Vashon Highway — such as this costume poking fun at the island’s proclivity for advertising events on sandwich boards.

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Happenings | Oct. 24 edition

Halloween is coming; plus, the Fix-It Café and service vans

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Community Council to vote on new members

The Vashon-Maury Community Council saw four nominations for new board members during its Oct. 17 meeting, with the…

Courtesy photo 200 Tons of Food: In a year of community service, Food Bank volunteers will lug 396,000 pounds (200 tons) of food per year from delivery trucks (top) and over the threshold of the warehouse (middle). About half of the food will be delivered to homes by volunteer drivers (bottom).

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VashonBePrepared: Two essentials: Food and shelter

Want to help open a winter weather shelter? Read on.

Phil Clapham photo An adult male killer whale surfaces off San Juan Island.

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Meet your local cetaceans: The orca

Orcas are master predators, revered by humans and bonded in tightly-knit families.

Oscar Lopez (left) and his dad Jamie Lopez announce the Oct. 3 match between the Vashon Pirates and the Seattle Christian Warriors at Vashon High School. (Alex Bruell photo)

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VHS senior brings soccer to the masses

This is Oscar Lopez’ third year commentating for island soccer games.

Alex Bruell photo Cheerleaders pump up the crowd.

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Pirates celebrate high-energy homecoming

Vashon played the Kingston Buccaneers on Friday, Oct. 11.

Alex Bruell photo One-year-old Kash Freeman and his mother Selena Ligrano meet Elvis Pigsley, a pig brought to the Harvest Party by Emerald City Pet Rescue's Amanda Bowser (right).

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VIGA celebrates 25 years of a growing island

Also celebrated: The retirement of Michelle Crawford of Pacific Potager fame.

Courtesy photo Vashon 2 Voters, a program of Indivisible Vashon, through volunteer effort, has written more than 19,000 postcards since November 2023 to voters across the country encouraging their participation in our democracy, according to program coordinator Debby Jackson. This photo, of several of the V2V writers, was taken at Indivisible Vashon's Oct. 8 meeting. Learn more about Vashon 2 Voters at indivisiblevashon.org/GOTV/

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News Briefs | Oct. 17 edition

Vashon encourages voters, museum mammoth named, Painter grants open.

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election

About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout

Inner Quartermaster Harbor, photographed by Ray Pfortner. Pfortner will host a series of classes this fall on photography. (Ray Pfortner photo)

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Happenings | Oct. 17 edition

Learn about soil health, take a bird walk and enjoy an Autumn harvest celebration

The bulge in this pipe means the water has frozen, expanding to the point that it has burst the pipe. The result has been a leak that could flood a house.

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VashonBePrepared: Fall is here. Time to prepare for winter.

If you start now, you’ll have plenty of time.