Kids enjoyed the opening of the new Dockton Park Playground the morning of Dec. 16, 2023. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Dockton Park playground to close temporarily for final construction stage

The closure is anticipated to last one to two months.

J Pod briefly passes by Vashon-Maury Island on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The killer whales were spread out and mostly stayed far from shore, photographer Marla Smith said.

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Coast Guard unveils “Whale Desk” to steer ships clear of Puget Sound whales

Program will help endangered whales, but isn’t panacea for their plight, experts say

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Islander Jenny Bell stands in front of her property on a drizzly day, next to Puget Sound Energy power poles and trees which she fears are at risk were she to sign a PSE easement.

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Islander takes on PSE over trees on her property

PSE began its reliability improvement project on Vashon about five years ago.

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For island faithful, sweeping Archdiocese plan brings change

Local parish to join “parish family” with two others in Tacoma

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Happenings | Feb. 29 edition

A Land Trust Reception, Belly Dancing, Sign up for services, Expand your consciousness, and more.

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All about the CDC and COVID isolation time

The isolation guidelines have not changed. At least not yet.

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As legislature hones budget, Vashon eyes expanded water taxi service

Proposed funding would increase weekday, midday service on the route.

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News Briefs | Feb. 29 edition

Islander’s hungry seagull photo wins Seattle Times contest

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Sheriff’s office talks crime rates at community council meeting

Overall crime was down 11% last year.

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Scene & Heard: Islander wins big at Flower Garden Festival

John Coghlan’s edible landscaping company won gold at the Northwest Flower Garden Festival.

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Try Disaster Mind for yourself. Give this instructional game a whirl by going to the online game portal: tinyurl.com/DisasterMind

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Insurance, health services and even a game to sharpen your preparedness skills

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Happenings | Feb. 22 edition

Noto Earthquake Benefit, Poetry Open Mic, Climate Action on Vashon, Water Taxi petition, and more.

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School board member resigns

The resignation of boardmember Allison Krutsinger was announced at a school board meeting on Feb. 15.