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Logan Gilbert pitching in the win against Milwaukee. Courtesy photo via Seattle Mariners.

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Mariners cool the red-hot Brew Crew in 1-0 win

Cal Raleigh’s solo-home run was enough as Logan Gilbert strikes out 10 vs. Milwaukee.

Festival parade Grand Marshal Doug Snyder waves to the crowd from a blue Corvette during the Strawberry Festival parade. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Islanders jam out at Strawberry Festival

Crowds once again jam-packed the streets of Vashon town for a sweet Strawberry Festival weekend, enjoying the fruits…

Diane Emerson, former Vashon-Maury Island Community Council president hands the gavel over to her successor, JC Graham, at the council meeting on July 17. (Mari Kanagy photo)

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Community Council seeks stability in first meeting of 2025

The council’s board meeting follows its successful filling of all five of its officer roles.

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Candidates for fire chief are (top row, left to right) Christopher Beswick, Alton “Brian” Culp, (bottom row) Ben Davidson and William McLaughlin.

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Four finalists are in running to be Vashon’s fire chief

Islanders can meet the finalists at an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Penny…

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This graphic shows the area of upcoming closure at Dockton Park and Marina.

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County delays closure of boat launch in Dockton by 11 days

Dockton Park’s moorage will still close as planned from Aug. 1 to September

This massive cartoon by island artist Michelle Lassaline depicts an island in celebration — specifically the scene that takes over Vashon Town every year (and this weekend) as thousands upon thousands celebrate Strawberry Festival.

Opinion

Cartoon: Vashon Island

Cartoonist Michelle Lassaline depicts an island in celebration.

Vashon Island Fire Rescue crews respond to a fire Sunday at 153rd Street off of Vashon Highway. (Courtesy photo)

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VIFR crews battle raging house fire early Sunday morning

Update: The family has posted a fundraiser, which you can find at gofund.me/f4ea83b4.

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Harris Levinson

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Vashon’s heart breaks: Harris Levinson dies in hiking accident

He was beloved on Vashon for his work as a teacher, youth mentor and theater-maker.

July Fourth fireworks painted both the sky and water of Quartermaster Harbor with brilliant, blooming colors. (Ray Pfortner photo)

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4th of July pops on Vashon

Islanders demonstrated and enjoyed hydro races and fireworks.

Dockton Marina was lively upon re-opening after Phase 1 of King County’s construction was finally completed in June 2022. (Tom Hughes 0hoto)

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County to temporarily close Dockton Marina

King County recently posted signs warning of the impending closure of Dockton Park and Marina’s dock area, including…

(Left to right) Christina Larrymore, Parker Persinger, Levi Cobb and Leilani Lanphear, during the shoot of “Pizza Purge” at McMurray Middle School. (Hazel Cobb Photo)

Arts

Special film shoot wraps at McMurray Middle School

What kind of kids would head back to school during the first days of summer break to joyously…

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

(File photo)

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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…