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…

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Happenings | Sept. 25 edition

Here’s your list of upcoming talks, meetings, and other happenings on Vashon.

The MV Sally Fox departing Vashon for a noon sailing — one of four midday round trips that were added to the foot ferry’s sailing schedule in 2024. (Alex Bruell/File Photo)

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County expands water taxi service, adding Saturday sailings

“This is a shining example of what’s possible when government and commmunity collaborate,” said island ferry advocate Amy…

A J Pod orca spyhops beside Notch J47 and other family members near Point Robinson. Local photographer Sherry Lee Bottoms called her experience of seeing the pod a very touching experience, especially since it was the first time she had seen them at Point Robinson. “It makes me want to do as much as I can to restore the fish runs,” she said. (Sherry Lee Bottoms Photo)

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High drama and a new baby with J Pod

J Pod returned to Vashon-Maury waters on Sept. 17, 19 and 20.

Aspen Anderson (Alex Bruell Photo)

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Aspen Anderson joins The Beachcomber staff as full-time reporter

Anderson said she values the role local news plays in connecting neighbors and telling stories that reflect a…

The Wheel! Of! Misfortune! (Vicky de Monterey Richoux photo)

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Stay safe, play preparedness games, and plan for events

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Skateboarders defied gravity as onlookers admired their moves at last year’s “Attack the Track” event. (Mike Dillman Photo)

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Park District announces third annual ‘Attack the Track’ event

The annual skate event from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, September 20, at the BARC Skate Park.

Perishable hops from Sweet Alyssum Farm’s travelled fewer than 20 miles to be brewed into beer in Seattle. (Colin Macintosh Photo)

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Islanders assist in bountiful harvest at Sweet Alyssum Farm

Nearly 400 pounds of Vashon-grown hops made it into a fresh hop beer at Ghostfish Brewing Company in…

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News Briefs | Sept. 11 edition

Vaccination clinics, ongoing beach closures for shellfishing and more