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The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

United States Representative Pramila Jayapal speaks to a full house Dec. 19 at Vashon Center for the Arts. (Alex Bruell photo.)

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Rep. Jayapal talks Gaza, island treatment center at Vashon speaking event

U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal held court at Vashon Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 19, where Islanders…

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Looking back at 2023’s biggest news

It’s time to look back at the biggest stories of the year for our small island.

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Vashon United Methodist Church will be new home for Food Bank, Family Place services

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal visited the church last week for an update.

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

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New Dockton Park playground opens, to the delight of local kids

Construction on the playground began in September.

Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)

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Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer

“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.

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King County sets aside $5 million funding for organic processing on Vashon

The facility will be a dedicated place to take organic waste, like food scraps and yard debris.

Matt Beursken smiles next to the headpiece of Edgar the Forest King, his Thomas Dambo-inspired troll costume. Alex Bruell photo

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The artist behind Vashon’s iconic troll costume

You know Oscar the Bird King. Now meet Edgar the Forest King.

Screenshot from King County Auditor’s Office report

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Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately impact BIPOC communities

Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”

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Freeway shooter charged for attacks on I-5

Suspect remains in jail on $1 million bail.

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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties

State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.

Eloy Carrillo and Nate Schafer distribute Island Christmas decorations for installation and hanging for the Vashon Chamber of Commerce. Terry Donnelly photo

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The history of Vashon’s kooky candy canes

However you feel about the decorations, their history is a fascinating part of island history.

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Two foundations team up to keep local youth heart-healthy

90 volunteers offered electrocardiogram (EKG) screenings to 353 young islanders.