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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…

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Deer hunting on Vashon with James Cottrell

Deer hunting rules are highly specific. Bow hunter and island deer enthusiast James Cottrell teaches how to hunt…

McMurray Middle School (File Photo)

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A phone-free McMurray: Lessons one year in

A year after phones disappeared from school days, teachers see more engagement — and relief.

Witches in pointed hats and capes take to the cold waters of Jensen Point during the fifth annual Witches Paddle on Saturday. (Kent Phelan Photo)

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Witches return to haunt Jensen Point

This year, proceeds will benefit Vashon Teen Council and Vashon Nature Center.

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Alex Craighead holds up his new card game, Truth or Play.

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Where truth meets play, a game built for connection

Local youth mentor Alex Craighead calls his creation “the most wholesome game on Earth.”

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Happenings | Oct. 23 edition

Events, talks, walks and meetings coming up on Vashon

Kids rush to the Vashon Chamber of Commerce to collect candy on Halloween night, 2024. As is traditional on Vashon, Vashon Highway will once again close to traffic between Ober Park and Vashon Theatre from 5-8 p.m. on Halloween. (Alex Bruell Photo)

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News Briefs | Oct. 23 edition

Bite-sized news about voting, deer hunt, Halloween road closure, shellfishing restrictions and possible interruption to SNAP services.

Local firefighters will bring and install new smoke detectors and/or replace batteries in existing ones in your home. (Vashon Island Fire & Rescue Photo)

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Staying safe: Get smoke alarm help and learn flu shot facts

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David Henschman and his golden retriever, Bodhi, stand outside Vashon Print & Design, the longtime uptown print shop preparing to move to a new location. (Aspen Anderson Photo)

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New chapters for local businesses

Musical chairs for uptown Vashon: Gravy is expanding, and Vashon Print Design is moving into Northwest Sports, which…

Islanders drum and wave signs along Vashon Highway during Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protest. (Kent Phelan Photo)

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Islanders rally for ‘No Kings Day’

Hundreds filled Vashon’s highway for the nationwide “No Kings Day” protest.