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John van Amerongen will be one of the performers at Vashon HouseHold’s upcoming benefit.

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Vashon HouseHold to host ‘Battle of the Bands’ fundraiser

This year’s annual fundraiser for Vashon HouseHold (VH), the island’s nonprofit devoted to developing and stewarding affordable housing…

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Island property valuations have gone up — way up

Vashon isn’t alone in seeing the increase in valuations — data from the Assessor’s Office indicates that home…

Point Vashon Drive (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Postal home delivery suspended for some Vashon residents

Some island neighborhoods have recently been notified by the Vashon Post Office that home delivery to their residencies…

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Each year, Engels car show draws aficionados of fossil-fueled finery.

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Rev your engines: Engels Car Show to return on Sunday

For Paul Engels, who works at the iconic gas station just south of Portage that has been owned…

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José Rubio, who will sing the role of Harlekin in Vashon Opera’s “Ariadne auf Naxos.”

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Vashon Opera has lauded cast in famously hard-to-sing opera

Local opera fans, rejoice — Vashon Opera will present an opera that is famously challenging for its principal…

A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

Burton Water Company’s 40-foot tall tank, located near Wax Orchard Road. File photo

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Betting on Burton: Community water ownership one step closer

A resounding show of support for moving ahead with a purchase is a major milestone for the Burton…

Combining forces to secure the future of Sisterhood programs on Vashon was a labor of love for (left to right) Heidi Jackson, the DOVE Project’s executive director, and Betsey Archambault, Vashon Sisterhood’s executive director. Courtesy photo

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A beloved program in the schools merges with DOVE Project

Vashon Sisterhood — a nonprofit offering programs to empower and mentor island girls and female-identifying students — has…

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

This work of art, “Flower Play,” will be on display at Summer Arts Fest. Jeanne Marie Thomas Artwork

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Summer Arts Fest has new shows on display at arts center

Summer Arts Fest continues this weekend, with its third and final rotation of visual art hosting a meet-and-greet…

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Islanders came out last week to enjoy a country band performance at Ober Park, part of a month-long series of concerts curated by Vashon Events for Vashon Park District.

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The Paperboys will bring Canadian roots to Vashon

The band — a local favorite — last performed on Vashon since December of 2019.

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Kate Kelly, left, with the Bronze Medal 4+ crew.

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Siblings Bring Home Bronze from World Championships

The Kelly siblings were two of five rowers with ties to the island who made the trip to…