Tramp Harbor dock (file photo)

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Foundation reawakens to support Vashon Park District

The Vashon Parks Foundation aims to help certain projects on the island become a reality.

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Happenings | Nov. 7 edition

Join a restoration party, hear a talk at the library and more.

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Change is ahead for Vashon HouseHold

Vashon HouseHold’s executive director, Jason Johnson, will depart from his role on December 1.

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Burton Water Company’s 40-foot tall tank is located near the Misty Isle Farm property.

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Water co-op purchases Burton Water Company

The sale completes three years of work by the former owners and community.

A harbor porpoise surfaces in Alaskan waters.  Photo: Marilyn Dahlheim/NOAA.

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Meet your local cetaceans: The humble harbor porpoise

Small and solitary, these cetaceans are nonetheless some of the most common in our waters.

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Island Center Homes, a 40-unit affordable housing development near Vashon Town by Vashon HouseHold, is expected to be completed by this winter.

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Approaches to keeping Vashon housing affordable

What could work — and what it would entail — to tackle our cost of living.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.