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Dockton Marina’s upgraded docks and boat launch are now fully open.

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Dockton marina fully reopens

After nearly six years of construction, closures and delays, Dockton Park’s marina and boat launch are fully open…

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…

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A packed house gathered at Open Space for Arts & Community for the first-ever gala auction held by Vashon Schools Foundation.

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Foundation raises big bucks at glittering gala

At its first-ever gala auction, the Vashon Schools Foundation raised $335,000 to bolster a wide range of needs…

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Vashon High School students at the Gig Harbor Invitational

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Vashon debate team shines at invitational

The Vashon Island Speech and Debate Team attended the Gig Harbor Invitational with 30 other Western Washington schools…

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From myth to mall: Maury Island’s UFO story lives on

Years after turning the 1947 UFO tale into a film, Steve Edmiston helps bring the story back to…

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Data directs search for VISD leader

Vashon Island School District shared new details about its ongoing search for a permanent superintendent during its Nov.…

Vashon Strong legends step outside for their farmers carry, soaking up a stretch of rare November sunshine. Vashon Strong is tucked in the alley behind Giraffe at 17630 Vashon Hwy SW. (Aspen Anderson Photo)

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Staying strong is an easier lift for local ‘legends’

November sunlight pours through both open garage doors at Vashon Strong, flooding the small studio with gold on…

\A passenger on the Triangle route watches as another ferry passes on the way between Vashon and West Seattle. (Alex Bruell Photo)

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News Briefs | Nov. 27 edition

Thanksgiving ferry travel tips

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Happenings | Nov. 27 edition

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

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From left: Sen. Emily Alvarado, Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon and Rep. Brianna Thomas speak at a legislative forum Thursday at Vashon High School.

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Lawmakers urge islanders to support tax reform

Vashon’s three state lawmakers held a forum at Vashon High School Thursday night where they shared concerns about…

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Vashon’s artful activists get national attention

The island artists behind banners and satire appearing at U.S. demonstrations.

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School board censures one of its five members

Board member Jessica Adams said she won’t resign, despite requests to do so.

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Hot lunches, birthday celebrations, square dancing, a Friendsgiving meal and more are on tap this week at the senior center, with special programs including a talk on aging and a book group discussion.

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Happenings | Nov. 20 edition

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