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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.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 988. Services are available for people having thoughts of suicide or experiencing other mental health crises. Friends or loved ones can call to help someone in crisis. You can call, text or chat to connect with a trained counselor. The 988 service is confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Services are available in Spanish and for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Check out the comprehensive services described on the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) website: tinyurl.com/DOH988info

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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.

Mark McKallor is back home on Vashon after his cross-country ride. (Nancy McKallor photo)

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Island cyclist finishes cross country ride

Mark McKallor is back home on Vashon after his cross-country ride.

Document backups can rescue you when disaster strikes. The main thing is to have an alternate way to get important documents that you may not be able to retrieve from your home following an earthquake or other emergency. For example, you can make digital copies and back them up to a thumb drive, which you can then keep in a secure location such as a bank safe deposit box. (Courtesy photo)

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VashonBePrepared: Prepare to preserve your precious documents

After a windstorm, earthquake, or fire, how will you come back from disaster?

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Public art brings home stark statistics on domestic violence

“20 Chairs” is on view through mid-August in the field on the south side of the DOVE Project’s…

A worker paints a building on July 17 at Vashon HouseHold's upcoming Island Center Homes. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Island Center Homes nears completion

The project remains on-time and on-budget, according to Vashon HouseHold.

Leslie Brown photo Washington state Governor Jay Inslee mingles with islanders at Strawberry Festival.

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Governor visits at Strawberry Festival

Inslee shook hands, posed for photos and urged islanders to oppose Initiative 2117.

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Happenings | July 25 edition

Walk in the woods, dine and dance and celebrate VIGA’s 25th anniversary.

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Civic leaders and organizations take stage at Strawberry Festival

Various island healthcare providers — new, old and hypothetical — visited with islanders.