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Drama Dock rehearsal for the 50th Anniversary Gala celebration. (Terry Donnelly Photo)

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Drama Dock clocks 50 fabulous years of shows

Once upon a time, a half-century ago, a small but intrepid band of folks decided to put on…

Beursken stands smiling behind his UFO outside Treasure Island on March 2. (Scarlet Hansen Photo)

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What’s with the UFO outside Treasure Island?

Maybe you’ve noticed; there’s a UFO on Vashon Highway Southwest, seated regally in front of Treasure Island.

Courtesy Photo, O’Reilly Auto Parts

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

Tahlequah Ferry Terminal. (Tess Halpern Photo)

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IFA petition urges WSF to improve the south end route

A petition launched by Islanders for Ferry Action (IFA) with almost 300 signatures is asking Washington State Ferries…

Tesse Crocker stands inside LB Sew Studio, her new Vashon Village space for sewing classes, alterations and custom design work. (Aspen Anderson Photo)

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LB Sew Studio carries Luna Bella’s spirit into a new chapter

The new studio is smaller than Luna Bella’s, but it still carries a trace of the same charm.

Tshishiku Henry. (Courtesy Photo)

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Vashon faith and activist groups unite for Refugee Shabbat

The Vashon Havurah and Indivisible Vashon’s Immigrant/Refugee Rights Group are holding a “Refugee Shabbat” next week to spotlight…

Screenshot from a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAJE7yuklpA" target="_blank">YouTube video posted by Ben Goertzel </a>addressing his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Islander bankrolled by Epstein on and off for nearly two decades

Ben Goertzel, a prominent artificial intelligence researcher with deep ties to Vashon, received years of funding from convicted…

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

File Photo

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Vashon drug case continued

The arraignment for the Vashon man accused of selling methamphetamine and fentanyl to island residents was continued to…

Lena Puz, a Vashon Island senior and top seed at 155 pounds, secured her second straight state title with a first-period pin at Mat Classic XXXVII on Feb. 21 at the Tacoma Dome. (Tony Puz Photo)

Sports

Victorious again: Vashon’s Lena Puz as state champ

Vashon Island senior Lena Puz left the Tacoma Dome on Saturday a state champion once again.

Mom’s Deli. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Vashon man arrested after alleged Mom’s Deli robbery

A Vashon man was arrested Thursday Feb. 19 after allegedly attempting to rob Mom’s Deli.

Bryan Ripka on the trail. (Courtesy Photo)

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New Dockton bike trail aims to ‘bridge the gap’ for riders

A ribbon of groomed trail now threads through Dockton Forest — a new mountain bike line built by…