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Islanders of all ages showed up in droves to enjoy VIFR’s annual open house and CiderFest.
(Left to right: Wade Yip, Abby Antonelis and Jim Diers Photos)

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Scene & Heard: Family fun on a sunny Saturday

There was something for everyone at the fire station’s open house and CiderFest

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Beachcomber picks up prestigious prizes in state contest

The Beachcomber’s staff and contributors won 27 awards in categories spanning community service, news, editorial, sports writing, arts…

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

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Ferry fares rise as electrification plans move forward

The increase funds new hybrid vessels while Vashon faces reduced service

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Maps of deer hunt area in Island Center Forest Oct. 11-31

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News Briefs | Oct. 2 edition

Island Center Forest restrictions for deer season, superintenent search, shellfishing closesure and other news briefs about Vashon Island.

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Volunteers practice stabilizing a patient at the Medical Reserve Corp’s field treatment site at Sunrise Ridge. Left fo right: Paul McGowan (in background), Chris McGrath, Will Dacus, Sarah Day (in background), Jim Hunziker, Megan Yeager, and Lisa Crosby on the gurney.

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Disaster drills, vaccine clinics and fire station open house

Read the latest report from VashonBePrepared

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Happenings | Oct. 2 edition

Find out about upcoming meetings, events and more.

Members and volunteers at the Old Friends Club mixed and mingled at the program’s launch on Sept. 17. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Scene Heard: Making new friends at Old Friends Club

Last month, Vashon Care Network joyously celebrated the launch of its Old Friends Club — a once a…

Vashon Youth & Family Services faces significant budget cuts, but says it remains committed to providing care for all who need it. (Mari Kanagy Photo)

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Vashon health systems brace for federal cuts

Next year’s rollbacks to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act programs could leave thousands without coverage. On Vashon, clinics…

Mobile Integrated Health, on the road on Vashon. (VIFR Photo)

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Health Care District and Vashon Island Fire & Rescue pursue partnership

In September, the boards of Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) and Vashon Island Health Care District (VHCD)…

Char Phillips stands with Soda, the 30th dog she’s raised for the Vashon Guide Dog Program, outside Vashon High School. (Aspen Anderson Photo)

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Guide Dog for the Blind program marks 25 years on Vashon

The program has been a formative experience for countless island students.

Little ones lined up to “Attack the Track” at the BARC skate park. (Courtesy Photo)

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Scene & Heard: ‘Attack the Track’ rolls joyously on

A total of 64 skaters, both registered and non-registered, were on deck for the event’s timed trials and…

This chart details the recommendations of the West Coast Health Alliance immunization recommendations for the 2025-2026 virus season. (West Coast Health Alliance Photo)

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Respiratory virus vaccinations covered by insurance

Washington residents can obtain respiratory-virus vaccines as in previous years.

With no control officer on duty, vehicles unloading from the ferry at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal wait to turn onto Fauntleroy Way SW at midday Friday, Sept. 19. (Eric Pryne Photo)

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WSF plans fix for bottleneck at dock

The agency plans to install a traffic signal next spring at the “T” intersection where Fauntleroy ferry dock…