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Happenings | May 29 edition

Pride, wildfire preparedness, and more events.

John Kaiser

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Island grieves cyclist who died after being struck by a deer

John Kaiser died earlier this month.

The entrance to Vashon Cemetery (Tom Hughes Photo)

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Reminder: Memorial Day observations at Vashon Cemetery and Senior Center

Plan ahead for Memorial Day on Vashon — a time to recognize the sacrifice veterans and their families…

Interim Fire Chief Ben Davidson (Courtesy photo)

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Fire service pros and local leaders laud interim fire chief

In remarks made at the halfway mark of a six-month consultancy with Vashon Fire & Rescue, two seasoned…

Around 100 people showed up for the commemoration on Sunday, May 18. (Jim Diers photo)

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Vashon commemorates Japanese American incarceration

Islanders gathered to commemorate the unconstitutional incarceration during World War II.

Sophie (Quinn) Phillips and Rusty Knowler (Sawbones engineer) create a 3D scan of the gray whale skull. (Taylor Umetsu photo)

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VHS students work with island’s gray whale bones

“Singer” the whale washed ashore on Vashon in August 2024.

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Happenings | May 22 edition

Mammogram screenings, Land Trust restoration and more.

Big crowds turned out in 2024 to catch the Strawberry Festival parade, and the Chamber of Commerce promises even more fun for kids this year. (*Alex Bruell photo)

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News Briefs | May 22 edition

Strawberry fest approaches, and more news.

This table summarizes the options for no-ferry-required island medical care. Learn more at <a href="http://www.vashonhealthcare.org/resources" target="_blank">vashonhealthcare.org/resources</a>.

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VashonBePrepared: Your guide to on-island medical care

Vashon has many new options for on-island health care.

Islander Joe Okimoto, one of the Americans who was unconstitutionally uprooted and forced away from home in 1942, speaks at Ober Park during the 2024 Day of Exile commemoration. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Ceremony will commemorate Day of Exile at Ober Park

Mukai Farm Garden will mark the 83rd anniversary of the Day of Exile.

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News Briefs | May 15 edition

Local candidates file, VISD recognized.

The now-vacant building off Vashon Highway that once housed Vashon Community Care is set to become a rehabilitation center for those suffering from addiction, run by the Seattle Indian Health Board. (File photo)

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After long wait, Thunderbird gets county go-ahead

Two major healthcare projects on Vashon — the Seattle Indian Health Board’s (SIHB) Thunderbird Treatment Center and Sea…

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Happenings | May 15 edition

Memorial Day events, a bird walk and more.