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The Bacchus brothers, (from left to right) Randy, Ladd and Brett, present a wreath in remembrance of Thomas and Douglas “Ladd” Bacchus at the newly rededicated Senior Center memorial. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Islanders commemorate Memorial Day

Both events saw stirring performances from Utisah Durahim, who delivered the national anthem.

U.S. Rep Pramila Jayapal toured the Vashon Food Bank in 2023 with director Emily Scott. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Permits, state funding greenlit for Food Bank relocation

“It makes the whole project a lot more tangible,” said Food Bank Executive Director Emily Scott.

"Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.

Arts

SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…

School staff and volunteers screened 38 Vashon High School students as part of an inaugural student cardiac screening by the Sam Yates Community Foundation on May 20. (Courtesy photo)

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Inaugural heart screening helps VHS athletes

Vashon High School students were alerted to cardiac anomalies or high blood pressure.

John Kaiser

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Island grieves cyclist who died after being struck by a deer

John Kaiser died earlier this month.

The entrance to Vashon Cemetery (Tom Hughes Photo)

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Reminder: Memorial Day observations at Vashon Cemetery and Senior Center

Plan ahead for Memorial Day on Vashon — a time to recognize the sacrifice veterans and their families…

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns

Northwest

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

Arts

SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”

51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

Interim Fire Chief Ben Davidson (Courtesy photo)

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Fire service pros and local leaders laud interim fire chief

In remarks made at the halfway mark of a six-month consultancy with Vashon Fire & Rescue, two seasoned…

Around 100 people showed up for the commemoration on Sunday, May 18. (Jim Diers photo)

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Vashon commemorates Japanese American incarceration

Islanders gathered to commemorate the unconstitutional incarceration during World War II.

Singer-songwriter John van Amerongen is pictured with the Johnson Hook family. (Mari Kanagy photo)

Sports

Kids make a splash at Trout Derby

Toddlers and tweens gathered on Sunday for the annual Kids’ Trout Derby hosted by the Vashon Sportsmen’s Club.

Sophie (Quinn) Phillips and Rusty Knowler (Sawbones engineer) create a 3D scan of the gray whale skull. (Taylor Umetsu photo)

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VHS students work with island’s gray whale bones

“Singer” the whale washed ashore on Vashon in August 2024.

Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.