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From myth to mall: Maury Island’s UFO story lives on

Years after turning the 1947 UFO tale into a film, Steve Edmiston helps bring the story back to…

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Data directs search for VISD leader

Vashon Island School District shared new details about its ongoing search for a permanent superintendent during its Nov.…

Vashon Strong legends step outside for their farmers carry, soaking up a stretch of rare November sunshine. Vashon Strong is tucked in the alley behind Giraffe at 17630 Vashon Hwy SW. (Aspen Anderson Photo)

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Staying strong is an easier lift for local ‘legends’

November sunlight pours through both open garage doors at Vashon Strong, flooding the small studio with gold on…

\A passenger on the Triangle route watches as another ferry passes on the way between Vashon and West Seattle. (Alex Bruell Photo)

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News Briefs | Nov. 27 edition

Thanksgiving ferry travel tips

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Happenings | Nov. 27 edition

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

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From left: Sen. Emily Alvarado, Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon and Rep. Brianna Thomas speak at a legislative forum Thursday at Vashon High School.

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Lawmakers urge islanders to support tax reform

Vashon’s three state lawmakers held a forum at Vashon High School Thursday night where they shared concerns about…

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Vashon’s artful activists get national attention

The island artists behind banners and satire appearing at U.S. demonstrations.

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School board censures one of its five members

Board member Jessica Adams said she won’t resign, despite requests to do so.

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Hot lunches, birthday celebrations, square dancing, a Friendsgiving meal and more are on tap this week at the senior center, with special programs including a talk on aging and a book group discussion.

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Happenings | Nov. 20 edition

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

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News Briefs | Nov. 20 edition

Seattle Indian Health Board

MIH team, left to right: Lilie Corroon, Lisa Coley, Dan O’Connell, Ashley Soares and Katie Burke. (Vashon Island Fire Rescue Photo)

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Stay healthy, find the right care and get vaccinated before the holidays

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From left: Public Hospital District No. 5 commissioners-elect Celia Cugudda (Position 3) and Rebecca Chavez (Position 4), and Vashon Island Fire Rescue Commissioner Amy Drayer (Position 2).

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With few ballots left to count, local races are decided

With only a handful of ballots left to count in the Nov. 4 election, the island’s two contested…

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Jill Yates (fourth from left, kneeling) and the team of volunteers assembled for a heart screening event held on Nov. 4 at Vashon High School.

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Sam Yates Foundation continues its life-saving work

On Nov. 4, the Sam Yates Community Foundation presented a heart screening event at Vashon High School, staffed…