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New chapter ahead for Strawberry Festival
For more than a century, Vashon has found reasons to celebrate in July.
Arts
VCA’s Diamond Gala sparkles with record-setting results
Hundreds of generous island arts aficionados dug deep to celebrate the achievements and staying power of Vashon Center…
Arts
Recommended: Pam Ingalls marks 20 years of portrait exhibits
In 2007, local oil painter Pam Ingalls began what has now become a much-anticipated annual event, unveiling her…
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Chautauqua Green Team marks Earth Day outdoors
Chautauqua Elementary School Green Team students planned and led multiple activities for their fellow students April 22 to…
Arts
Desert island bookworm: Editor’s choice
The prologue to this particular column goes as follows: I am currently in the process of reading my…
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At Maury shore, Jayapal backs restoration
On a recent full-day visit to Vashon, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., met with community members and toured…
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Vashon Adventures passes the torch
After more than a decade of getting islanders and visitors alike onto the water, onto bikes and into…
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New farmers take root at Matsuda
The first thing Lizzy Jansen and Koji Pingry planted when they arrived at Matsuda Farm this past January…
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Kuni Mukai’s fight for freedom
Over a century ago, Japan possessed one of the highest divorce rates globally. Only men could initiate a…
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Vashon turns out in force for Jayapal town hall
Washington’s 7th District Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, whose district includes Vashon Island, arrived at Vashon Center for the Arts…
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Vashon’s recycling record remains strong, county says
A couple of years ago, I wrote an article on recycling, answering such burning questions as, where does…
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A life of wonder, a final book
In his final year, former islander Mark Schrader turned years of crop-circle study into a final book.