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    On the foggy morning of March 25, after an overnight stay on Vashon, Gabriel Newton continued on his journey to Olympia from the beach at Tahlequah. (Britt Freda photo)
    Kayactivist, after island stop, take message to Olympia
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • April 2, 2025 2:30 pm

    The petition, delivered to the Governor, urges action for critically endangered Southern Residents.

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    Vashon school district inks agreement with Puyallup Tribe
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • April 2, 2025 1:30 pm

    VISD will work with the Tribe to develop a plan to teach language, culture and oral traditions.

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    Health Care District interviews candidates for board seat
    Health Care District interviews candidates for board seat
    By Alex Bruell • April 2, 2025 12:30 pm

    Commissioners must make a choice by April 15, or the King County Council will appoint someone.

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    Slade McSheehy (Courtesy photo)
    Slade McSheehy is selected to lead Bremerton School...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • April 2, 2025 11:21 am

    Pending contract negotiations, McSheehy is scheduled to start his new job on July 1.

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    Happenings | April 3 edition
    Happenings | April 3 edition
    April 2, 2025 9:30 am

    Rainbow Blingo, Car Closet Giveaway and more.

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    Vashon superintendent named finalist for Bremerton job
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • March 30, 2025 4:30 pm

    Slade McSheehy and two other superintendant candidates will participate in community forums held on April 1 by the Bremerton School District.

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Jane Slade is pleased with her property's transformation. Behind her, a Washington Conservation Corps crew installs native plants. All told, 370 native shrubs, grasses and wildflowers were planted. 
    From bulkheads to beauty — and saving salmon...
    By Leslie Brown For The Beachcomber • March 28, 2025 12:30 pm

    How one Vashon resident got a grant to upgrade her shoreline property.

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    From left to right: Vashon HouseHold Interim Executive Director Kari Dohn Decker, Kris Hermanns, a Seattle-based social impact and philanthropic strategist, Shelter America President Chris Bric, Sawbones HR Manager Kit Gruver, King County Council Member Teresa Mosqueda, and moderator Mary Bruno spoke to a crowd of nearly 100 people at Vashon Center for the Arts on March 18. (Alex Bruell photo)
    ADU, permitting reform pitched at housing forum
    By Alex Bruell • March 27, 2025 3:30 pm

    The Vashon HouseHold event brought nearly 100 people to VCA.

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    Elizabeth Shepherd Photo
Mobile Integrated Health and VIFR staff members joined Interim Fire Chief Ben Davidson as he prepared to deliver a donated generator to an islander in need. (Left to right) Dan O'Connell, Davidson, Lilie Corroon, Lisa Coley, and Denise Paquette.
    After storm, Beachcomber reader steps up
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • March 27, 2025 8:30 am

    “There are lots of ‘somebodies’ like me on Vashon,” the donor said.

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Mukai Farm and Garden
    Mukai earns $45,000 grant for Ober Park memorial
    By Alex Bruell • March 26, 2025 6:30 pm

    The grant will fund a memorial at Ober Park commemorating the victims exile and incarceration.

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    News Briefs | March 27 edition
    News Briefs | March 27 edition
    March 26, 2025 5:30 pm

    Join an upcoming public safety roundtable hosted by the community council.

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    National Weather Service infographic
    Thunderstorm could lash Vashon over Wednesday afternoon and...
    By Alex Bruell • March 26, 2025 2:22 pm

    NWS predicts heavy rain, possible hail, strong winds, thunderstorms a small chance of a tornado

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    Granny’s Attic Executive Director Brian Vescovi holds up a bracelet recently donated to the thrift store that carries names and dates of more than a dozen loved ones. (Alex Bruell photo)
    Can you solve this Granny’s Attic mystery?
    By Alex Bruell • March 26, 2025 12:30 pm

    The thrift store hopes to find the owner of this bracelet.

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