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Islanders celebrated and fundraised for the Vashon Land Trust on July 27 at Matsuda Farm for the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust’s annual “Party Under the Big Sky.” (Sam Van Fleet photo)

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Hundreds gather for Land Trust’s “Big Sky” fundraiser

The Land Trust community, always up for a challenge, raised more than $275,000.

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Happenings | August 8 edition

Celebrate a film festival, the Comunidad Mercado and the Engels Car Show.

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Financial inquiry precedes VISD budget vote

The School District Board approved a $27.2 million spending plan for the 2024-2025 school year.

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

As is tradition in the fire service, Volunteer Firefighter Jenny Gogarten’s badge was pinned by her wife during the VIFR meeting, with their two children eagerly watching. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Fire chief presents urgent care plan for Vashon

Also, VIFR receives a $212,600 FEMA grant and recognizes volunteer firefighter Jenny Gogarten

King County elections drop box. (File photo)

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Primary show tailwinds for incumbent Vashon legislators

Results from the August 6 primary show unsurprising tailwinds for incumbent Vashon legislators.

Jacob Plihal at the Paris Olympics. (US Rowing photo)

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Vashon’s Jacob Plihal places 13th in Paris Olympics

Plihal set an American record in the process.

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (left) holds a big novelty check with the Vashon Interfaith Council to End Homelessness' Hilary Emmer, outside the Chamber of Commerce, on July 31. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Island groups get $60k+ in county budget update

IFCH, Vashon HouseHold and Comunidad were among the grant winners.

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VashonBePrepared: COVID tests, digital security, and how to call for help

A few simple precautions can make you a harder target for identity theft or fraud.

A brick at the Vashon Havurah's new memory garden reads: "Love / That's all there is." in remembrance of Chris Robison. (Alex Bruell photo)

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A place for memories opens at the Vashon Havurah

Islanders have a new way to commemorate loved ones and cherished memories.

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“Ghost” boat service will expand this fall

Plus, the Water Taxi is posting high ridership numbers since expanding Vashon service.

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Happenings | August 1 edition

Picnics, Shakespeare in the Park and more.

Throughout last weekend, the front door to Vashon’s Spinnaker building was off its hinges and open, as was another door that opened onto the alley behind the building. (Tom Hughes photo) Throughout last weekend, the front door to Vashon’s Spinnaker building was off its hinges and open, as was another door that opened onto the alley behind the building. (Tom Hughes photo)

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Spinnaker Building vandalized as Sea Mar awaits permit

Sea Mar is awaiting permitting so that they can begin demolition of the building.