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Tan (Sean) Cahil. (Courtesy photo.)

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Happenings | July 18 edition

Ice cream, films, fun at the Senior Center and more.

A humpback whale breaches the water. The species is one of several that can be found in the Salish Sea. (File photo.)

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Meet your local cetaceans

Learn about the whales that live in our waters in this new series.

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue has moved the island’s fire danger signs to high and posted a notice that a burn ban is in effect. (Courtesy photo.)

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New COVID vaccine on the way, and fire risk is up

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Rick Wallace, Wendy Aman and Beth Lindsay

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Rick Wallace, Beth Lindsay, Wendy Aman named Grand Marshals of Strawberry Festival parade

The three comprise the volunteer steering committee of Islanders for Ferry Action.

This chart shows how all Vashon islanders’ property tax dollars are distributed. (King County Department of Assessments graphic.)

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Waterfront values jump in annual valuation

Assessed values of Vashon homes have increased again after a double-digit drop in 2023.

One of two cars that were totaled in a late-night crash on Vashon Highway on July 4. (Vashon Island Fire Rescue photo.)

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News Briefs | July 11 edition

Car wrecks, represent Vashon and more.

Fireworks light up the sky on July Fourth as paddlers watch from inner Quartermaster Harbor. (Corinne Sherry photo.)

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Islanders celebrate July Fourth and keep the party going

Fireworks, a reopened museum and the hydro race were just some of the highlights.

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Happenings | July 11 edition

Strawberry Festival, fun at the Senior Center, and more.

It’s easy to lose track of who has agreed to watch the kids. Make it absolutely clear by printing out this Water Watcher card in English or Spanish from SafeKids.org. The person holding this card, ideally wearing it on a string around their neck, will know they can’t leave the water area without getting another adult to take over as the officially designated Water Watcher. (SafeKids.org image.)

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VashonBePrepared: Staying safe in Vashon’s summer weather

Summer has arrived on Vashon — here’s how to stay safe

Courtesy Photo Stupid Bike Night organizers are asking islanders to pitch in to keep the wildly creative event alive and well.

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News Briefs | July 4 edition

Burn ban, Strawberry parking, new water taxi hours, and more

Elizabeth Shepherd Photo Islanders help first responders push a new ambulance into Station 55, on Bank Road, during a firehouse ceremony that dates back to the 1800s.

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VIFR upgrades fleet, starts renovation

As aid cars and engine arrive, VIFR begins big renovation

Elizabeth Shepherd Photo Strawberry Festival’s 2022 Grand Parade featured Paul Rowley, embodying the character of Mukai Marshall Strawberry. Find out more about the 2024 Festival at thisisvashon.com/strawberryfestival.

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Happenings / July 4 edition

Strawberry fest and more

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

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Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…