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From left, Jenny Stamper, Tom Dean and Theron Shaw at Judd Creek. (Tess Halpern Photo)

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Land Trust races to restore habitat

Forty-four thousand two hundred ten. That’s how many chum salmon eggs the Vashon Land Trust carefully placed into…

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Vashon voters approve school levy

Voters have resoundingly approved Vashon Island School District’s four-year Educational Programs and Operations Levy.

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Students from McMurray Middle School and Vashon High School took to the streets on Wednesday afternoon.

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Island students walk out to protest ICE

The young activists filled the sidewalks in the center of Vashon town, aiming to show island adults their…

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Happenings | Feb. 12 edition

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

During a mock-avalanche exercise, Edan Tsiatsenhoven (standing) looks on as Maggie Thornton lies in the supine position. Students use skills learned throughout the training to respond to the complex, mass-casualty event. (Tara Vanselow Photo)

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Students earn wilderness first aid certification

Thirteen members of Vashon High School’s Outdoor Adventure Club earned their Wilderness First Aid certificates through the Bellingham-based…

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Olivia Mancl (left) stands with Joanne Jewell and Rob Peterson at Plum Forest Farm on Vashon.

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A new generation takes root at Plum Forest Farm

On a recent sunny afternoon, a handful of workers at Plum Forest Farm prepped items for sale: They…

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Local Seahawks fans stayed on their feet to keep cheering after Sunday’s thrilling Super Bowl LX win for the Seahawks.

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Islanders rejoice as Seahawks soar to Super Bowl LX victory

At gatherings in private homes, watering holes and other local venues, islanders exulted as they watched the Seattle…

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Looking back — and ahead — at WSF

Washington State Ferries held their first community meeting of the year on Jan. 21, where a group of…

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Islanders take the Community Van to the hearing on Puget Sound Energy in 2018.

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Rides to appointments: Bluebird, community van, MIH

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King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda speaks with Chautauqua third graders about food insecurity. (Peter Woodbrook Photo)

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Mosqueda speaks to third graders on food insecurity

Third graders in Margie Butcher’s Chautauqua Elementary classroom recently welcomed King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda for a discussion…

VISD School Board Members and Student Representatives, VISD Superintendent, PIE Board Members Karen Boyle and Shanti Colwell and PIE Award Winners Stephanie Detwiler and Kate Davidson. (Peter Woodbrook Photo)

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PIE awards $66,904 in teacher grants

At the Jan. 22, 2026, school board meeting, Vashon Partners in Education presented a “big check” for $66,904,…

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Vashon man released, felony drug case pending

The Vashon man accused of selling fentanyl and methamphetamine to island residents was released from jail last Tuesday,…

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving