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Workers from Meade Building Company work on a ramp at Cynthia and Fred Matusky’s Sunflower Community Land Trust home the afternoon of Wednesday, July 30. They finished the final touches on the project on Monday, August 4. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Vashon ‘Rampathon’ winners feel the love

Before last week, a trip outside for Cynthia Matusky meant a roll of the dice on whether she’d…

Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

Sports

Seahawks training camp: Year two of the Mike Macdonald era

Nick Emmanwari wows with athleticism as the new look Seahawks prepare for 2025 regular season.

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New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a winner’

The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.

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

Sports

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.

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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.