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News Briefs | Dec. 18 edition

News from the county, ferries and more

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Vashon Senior Center.

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Happenings | Dec. 18 edition

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

Phil Clapham and his dog, Alice in Manzanita. (Yulia Ivashchenko Photo)

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Vashon’s third healthy beach project survey

For the next six months, a team of Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) researchers will…

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Governor Bob Ferguson appoints Colleen Melody to Washington Supreme Court on Nov. 24.

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New state Supreme Court justice lives a busy life on Vashon

The press release announcing the newest appointment to the state’s highest court last month was headlined: “Governor Ferguson…

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VHCD details new budget and longer-range spending plan

Commissioners of Vashon Health Care District have unanimously passed a budget that provides a road map for the…

An artwork fashioned from a Coulter pinecone by local artist Jennifer Hawke, whose Beall Greenhouse studio will open for a one-day Solstice Market featuring her and other local artists’ work on Dec. 21. Find out more at tinyurl.com/ymxz9bhr. (Courtesy Photo)

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Solstice and Chanukah and Christmas, oh my!

Islanders can celebrate the winter holiday season a number of ways this week and next.

John Galus works at the Big Bird PCC to upload the latest channel listings onto a volunteer’s ham radio.

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Stay connected, plan prescriptions and prepare for disasters

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Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

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Vashon Heritage Museum.

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Happenings | Dec. 11 edition

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

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Fire officials urge safer burning as winter begins

The holidays on Vashon are made for wood-burning fires. The smell drifts from chimneys, clings to sweaters and…

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Smiles from Cub Scouts helped light up the night at WinterFest

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WinterFest brings out the best on Vashon

The holiday season got off to a joyful start with Vashon’s annual WinterFest celebration on a chilly but…

Emily Scott at the construction site of the new Vashon Food Bank. (Aspen Anderson Photo)

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Work continues on new food bank

Construction of the new Vashon Food Bank is well underway, marking a major step toward replacing a facility…

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to their fans as the parade rolls through town. (Jim Diers Photo)

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Photos: Island WinterFest delivers a merry, bright celebration

Vashon Chamber’s seasonal celebration was as merry and bright as ever.