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Fireworks light up the sky on July Fourth as paddlers watch from inner Quartermaster Harbor. (Corinne Sherry photo.)

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Islanders celebrate July Fourth and keep the party going

Fireworks, a reopened museum and the hydro race were just some of the highlights.

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Happenings | July 11 edition

Strawberry Festival, fun at the Senior Center, and more.

It’s easy to lose track of who has agreed to watch the kids. Make it absolutely clear by printing out this Water Watcher card in English or Spanish from SafeKids.org. The person holding this card, ideally wearing it on a string around their neck, will know they can’t leave the water area without getting another adult to take over as the officially designated Water Watcher. (SafeKids.org image.)

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VashonBePrepared: Staying safe in Vashon’s summer weather

Summer has arrived on Vashon — here’s how to stay safe

Courtesy Photo Stupid Bike Night organizers are asking islanders to pitch in to keep the wildly creative event alive and well.

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News Briefs | July 4 edition

Burn ban, Strawberry parking, new water taxi hours, and more

Elizabeth Shepherd Photo Islanders help first responders push a new ambulance into Station 55, on Bank Road, during a firehouse ceremony that dates back to the 1800s.

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VIFR upgrades fleet, starts renovation

As aid cars and engine arrive, VIFR begins big renovation

Elizabeth Shepherd Photo Strawberry Festival’s 2022 Grand Parade featured Paul Rowley, embodying the character of Mukai Marshall Strawberry. Find out more about the 2024 Festival at thisisvashon.com/strawberryfestival.

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Happenings / July 4 edition

Strawberry fest and more

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

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Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…

Wendy Aman photo Passengers step off the King County Water Taxi serving Vashon and Seattle on June 27, during an inaugural sailing of the taxi’s expanded hours. The passenger-only vessel now runs in the middle of the day, not just mornings and evenings.

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Water Taxi trips expand

Foot passengers now have four new midday round-trip sailings to look forward to.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

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Fireworks return to Quartermaster Harbor on July 4

Planning for the Fourth? Here’s what you need to know

Screenshot from wasmoke.blogspot.com This air quality map can tell you current smoke conditions because it shows air quality sensors in real-time, including an array of sensors located on Vashon Island. This regional overview gives you a sense of where fires are burning, and you can zoom in on Vashon or a road trip destination to get details.

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Preparing for an early smoke season

The Washington Smoke Blog has published its 2024 smoke season projection.

Families visit Point Robinson Park for the Low Tide Festival. (Jim Diers photo.)

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Waves of fun at Low Tide Celebration

Families glimpsed the strange and beautiful world of the intertidal zone.

Musician Kim Archer sang soulful renditions of songs including “Killing Me Softly With His Song” at VCA. (Alex Bruell photo.)

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Juneteenth event highlights shared global struggle for freedom

Islanders commemorated the anniversary with conversations and direct action around equality and freedom.