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Courtesy Photo Patrick McManus, as Einstein

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Vashon’s Einstein, Patrick McManus, dies at 74

As an Einstein look-alike, Patrick traveled the world appearing as the famed German physicist.

This map from King County shows the eastern portion (outlined in red) of Island Center Forest where hunting will not be allowed and trails will be open to the public during this year's deer hunt. The rest of the park is fair game for hunters.

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News Briefs | Sept. 26 edition

Prepare for the annual deer hunt and the expansion of the ghost boat.

Alex Bruell photo Veteran Darrel Nash, a board member of the Buffalo Soldier Museum in Tacoma, regales the audience with stories of Buffalo Soldier Benjamin Glover.

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A Buffalo Soldier on Vashon is finally recognized

Benjamin Louis Glover served in the Army and retired in 1929 to become a music teacher in Seattle.

A large crowd gathered Sept. 18 at the Mukai Farm & Garden barreling plant to celebrate the transfer of the property to the Friends of Mukai. (Alex Bruell photo)

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King County passes the torch on Mukai Barreling Plant property

The plant is set to become a community hub for farmers, chefs, and others who work with food.

More than 60 people turned out in person to the Vashon Presbyterian Church on Thursday, Sept. 19 for a Vashon-Maury Island Community Council meeting that focused mostly on the upcoming Seattle Indian Health Board's Thunderbird Treatment Center and on details of the county's comprehensive plan process. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Community Council votes to endorse Thunderbird Treatment Center

The council ultimately voted 97-26 in support of the motion.

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After shopping spree win, chef serves up community cookout

Dre Neeley wants not only Gravy’s customers, but everyone on Vashon, to eat well.

A power line is on your car — what would you do? Of course, call for help on your cell phone if you have one. But maybe you would need to “do the shuffle” to escape. This video from PSE brings it vividly to life. You can watch it online at: tinyurl.com/PowerLineEscape

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VashonBePrepared: Don’t be shocked by utility emergencies

And always assume that downed wires are live!

Aspen Anderson photo From left to right: Mickey Fontaine, Lander Fontaine (Eagle Scout #107), Cathy Winjum (Committee Chair), Matt Fontaine (Assistant Scoutmaster), Everett Hatfield (Eagle Scout #106), Andrew Casad (Scoutmaster), Katherine Grace (Committee member), Jenny Gogarten (Pack 275 Cubmaster), Stephanie Gogarten (Pack 275 Committee Chair), Devon DeLapp (Scoutmaster), Andy Johnson (Committee member)

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Celebrating a century of scouting on Vashon island

Founded in 1924, Vashon Island’s troop has seen generations of scouts pass through its ranks.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

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News Briefs | September 19 edition

Cars damaged, the Gerie Wilson Grant and the return of winter ferry rates.

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Happenings | Sept. 19 edition

Skate at the BARC, take a bird walk and commemorate a Buffalo Soldier

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Happenings | Sept. 26 edition

Comprehensive plan meeting, cider pressing, overdose prevention and more

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Honoring a beloved elder, who told her people’s story

Lucy Gerand documented the s ̌xwəbabs presence on Vashon and the harms of their forced removal.