A video of the blast shows the moment that the house exploded.

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700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation

Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.

Left: A work zone speed camera. Right: A traffic sign identifying a photo-enforced speed zone. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

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Singer-songwriter Azere Wilson performs during Vashon Center for the Arts’ Juneteenth event.

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Islanders gather to honor Juneteenth at VCA

Islanders commemorated Juneteenth at Vashon Center for the Arts with an afternoon of music, dancing and discussion about…

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From left to right: Water District 19 General Manager John Martinak, Commissioner Angela Marshall, Commissioner President Seth Zuckerman and Comissioner Robin Pfohman at the June 9 meeting.

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Water district project stirs up brown water complaints

A recent Water District 19 project to replace sections of corroded steel pipes has, for some customers, led…

Vashon High School.

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Vashon schools near cellphone vote as budget pressures mount

As the school year nears its end, Vashon Island School District leaders are nearing a decision on what…

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Happenings | June 25 edition

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

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Heidi Finley, chef and founder of Mischief & Makers camp.

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New ‘Mischief Makers’ camp debuts in August

A new three-day creative retreat for adults, dubbed the Mischief & Makers Camp, will debut on Vashon from…

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Mike Brown, retired UW professor and Groundwater Protection Committee member, delivers a quick primer on Vashon water and wells.

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Groundwater experts answer islanders’ well questions

Mike Brown opened the session with some basics: Where does our water come from? Where does it go?…

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Singer, the gray whale who washed ashore on Vashon in 2024, is now installed at Vashon Center for the Arts.

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News Briefs | June 25 edition

Singer is now on view at VCA

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How to stay safe in summer heat

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Image courtesy King County

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King County announces June 22 burn ban, reminds fireworks illegal in unincorporated areas

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the King County Department of Local Services.

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Happenings

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

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Juniper Rogneby

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No mirrors, no shame: A different kind of gym takes shape on Vashon

Juniper Rogneby says she was the chubby kid. The kid who dreaded PE class. The one who found…