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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

Rep. Brianna Thomas with House Page Jia Khurana on February 12. (Washington State Legislative Support Services Photo)

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News Briefs | Feb. 19 edition

ZWV receives grant

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Happenings | Feb. 19 edition

Find out about classes, meetings, events and more happening on Vashon.

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Elizabeth Shepherd set to leave Beachcomber staff

“It’s been the honor of a lifetime for me to tell the stories of our beloved community and…

Vashon seniors receive scholarships at annual ceremony. (Dawn Stief Photo)

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A scholarship for every Vashon graduate

Every year, Vashon Community Scholarships receives dozens of applications from graduating seniors hoping to be paired with a…

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Island standout Lena Puz commits to Cornell

Vashon Island senior Lena Puz was on a Zoom recruiting call last spring with a Cornell track and…

From left, Jenny Stamper, Tom Dean and Theron Shaw at Judd Creek. (Tess Halpern Photo)

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Land Trust races to restore habitat

Forty-four thousand two hundred ten. That’s how many chum salmon eggs the Vashon Land Trust carefully placed into…

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Vashon voters approve school levy

Voters have resoundingly approved Vashon Island School District’s four-year Educational Programs and Operations Levy.

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Students from McMurray Middle School and Vashon High School took to the streets on Wednesday afternoon.

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Island students walk out to protest ICE

The young activists filled the sidewalks in the center of Vashon town, aiming to show island adults their…

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Happenings | Feb. 12 edition

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

During a mock-avalanche exercise, Edan Tsiatsenhoven (standing) looks on as Maggie Thornton lies in the supine position. Students use skills learned throughout the training to respond to the complex, mass-casualty event. (Tara Vanselow Photo)

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Students earn wilderness first aid certification

Thirteen members of Vashon High School’s Outdoor Adventure Club earned their Wilderness First Aid certificates through the Bellingham-based…

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Olivia Mancl (left) stands with Joanne Jewell and Rob Peterson at Plum Forest Farm on Vashon.

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A new generation takes root at Plum Forest Farm

On a recent sunny afternoon, a handful of workers at Plum Forest Farm prepped items for sale: They…

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Local Seahawks fans stayed on their feet to keep cheering after Sunday’s thrilling Super Bowl LX win for the Seahawks.

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Islanders rejoice as Seahawks soar to Super Bowl LX victory

At gatherings in private homes, watering holes and other local venues, islanders exulted as they watched the Seattle…