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Islanders cheer as Strawberry Festival parade passes by

When the parade finally started, under a bright blue sky, it wowed with high style and creativity.

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Happenings | July 20 edition

Meet the candidates, VIGA/Tilth Picnic, Senior Center Rummage Sale, and more.

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Lizzy Corliss knows where the island’s wastewater winds up

Mad scientist in the woods? Or just another day at Vashon Treatment Plant?

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COVID: A Mid-Year Update is Generally Good News

Nearly 100 Americans per day are still dying from COVID, the lowest death rate since the pandemic began.

Photo courtesy of King County Parks.

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King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding

Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.

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Four candidates face off in school board primary

The candidates will also take part in an online forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, on voiceofvashon.org.

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King County levy vote will have an impact on local groups

The ballot measure is of significant importance to several key organizations on Vashon.

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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths

One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.

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Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear on August ballot

King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.

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Scene & Heard: Pen-pals joyously reunite at photo exhibition

72 third-graders spent a year learning about what life is like for elders and how to help them…

Juanita Beach in Kirkland (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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County reports a ‘concerning number’ of drownings already in 2023

At least 12 people have drowned in rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound waters this year.

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Recycling program revamps, calling for new political action

Vashon’s plastic and styrofoam recycling program has tapped into people’s deep desire to curb their contributions to the…

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Happenings | July 13 edition

Get ready for festival, ice Cream Social at the Museum, learn about levy over lunch, and more.