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Vashon Nature Center education director Maria Metler (left) works with whale ambassador volunteers to prepare a mandible, or lower jawbone, for a protective resin coating.

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The community raising of a gray whale

When a gray whale washed ashore near Klahanie in the spring of 2024, its flesh was slowly reclaimed…

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Family ties, right to left: son Pooka (L106); matriarch Surprise! (L86); daughter Element (L125) and male Finn (L116), the grandson of matriarch Nugget (L55), who is the sister of Surprise.

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J, K and L Pods visit during Native Heritage Month

Editor’s note: This account by Orca Annie Stateler, an Indigenous marine naturalist, researcher and founder of the Vashon…

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(Left to right) 34th District Representative Brianna Thomas, Senator Emily Alverado and Senator Joe Fitzgibbon will speak at a free community forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Vashon High School’s theater.

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News Briefs | Nov. 13 edition

Updates on local flood preparedness, school leadership search, legislative forum and more.

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The grocery at the Vashon Food Bank serves about 300 island households each week.

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Island groups work to address food insecurity amid SNAP gap

As of Wednesday morning, the nation’s longest government shutdown continues to affect thousands of Washingtonians — including residents…

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Happenings | Nov. 13 edition

Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the…

Vashon loves its ballot box at the Vashon Library. (File Photo)

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Clear leads emerge in local races

With only a small number of ballots remaining to be counted in the Nov. 4 election, clear leads…

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(Left to right) 34th District Representative Brianna Thomas, Senator Emily Alverado and Senator Joe Fitzgibbon will speak at a free community forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Vashon High School’s theater. (Courtesy Photos)

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Happenings | Nov. 6 edition

From vaccination clinics and Veterans Day events to legislative forums and grief workshops — here’s what’s happening on…

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News Briefs | Nov. 6 edition

From budget hearings and superintendent updates to legislative visits — here’s what’s happening on Vashon this week.

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The grocery section of the Vashon Food Bank is stocked with shelf-stable items, fresh produce, and locally donated goods.

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Vashon Food Bank braces for SNAP gap

As the shutdown drags on, island groups are mobilizing to meet rising needs amid uncertainty over SNAP benefits.

Matt Beursken held court in the center of Vashon, clad in an exquisite Dia de los Muertos costume. ((Kent Phelan Photo)

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Out and about on a rain-soaked Halloween

Rain didn’t stop Vashon’s Halloween — or its giant winged “Day of the Deadster.”

School staff and volunteers screened Vashon High School students as part of a cardiac screening event by the Sam Yates Community Foundation in May. More screenings will take place on Nov. 4. (Courtesy Photo)

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Happenings | Oct. 30 edition

This week’s Happenings include vaccination clinics, heart screenings for students and fall events across the island.

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Check your headlights as the Big Dark returns to keep island roads safe and visible.

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RSV vaccine, headlight checks and Vashon’s Care Closet

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From Halloween 2023, islander Matt Beursken, dressed as Edgar the Forest King, stands with “The Mushroom 5” — Phil Levin, Amy Greenberg, Veronica Fernmoss, Elizabeth Braverman, and Brad Roter.

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Halloween Preview and News Briefs | Oct. 30 edition

From Halloween festivities to ballot deadlines, ferry safety updates and community resources — here’s what’s happening on Vashon…