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    Festival parade Grand Marshal Doug Snyder waves to the crowd from a blue Corvette during the Strawberry Festival parade. (Alex Bruell photo)
    Islanders jam out at Strawberry Festival
    By Alex Bruell • July 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Crowds once again jam-packed the streets of Vashon town for a sweet Strawberry Festival weekend, enjoying the fruits of the…

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    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)
    Community Council seeks stability in first meeting of...
    By Mari Kanagy For The Beachcomber • July 23, 2025 1:30 am

    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.
    Four finalists are in running to be Vashon’s...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • July 18, 2025 1:30 pm

    Islanders can meet the finalists at an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Penny Farcy Memorial Training Center.

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This graphic shows the area of upcoming closure at Dockton Park and Marina.
    County delays closure of boat launch in Dockton...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • July 18, 2025 1:30 pm

    Dockton Park’s moorage will still close as planned from Aug. 1 to September

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    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.
    Cartoon: Vashon Island
    July 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Cartoonist Michelle Lassaline depicts an island in celebration.

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    Vashon Island Fire Rescue crews respond to a fire Sunday at 153rd Street off of Vashon Highway. (Courtesy photo)
    VIFR crews battle raging house fire early Sunday...
    By Alex Bruell • July 15, 2025 1:30 am

    Update: The family has posted a fundraiser, which you can find at gofund.me/f4ea83b4.

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Harris Levinson
    Vashon’s heart breaks: Harris Levinson dies in hiking...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • July 11, 2025 3:55 pm

    He was beloved on Vashon for his work as a teacher, youth mentor and theater-maker.

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    July Fourth fireworks painted both the sky and water of Quartermaster Harbor with brilliant, blooming colors. (Ray Pfortner photo)
    4th of July pops on Vashon
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • July 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Islanders demonstrated and enjoyed hydro races and fireworks.

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    Dockton Marina was lively upon re-opening after Phase 1 of King County’s construction was finally completed in June 2022. (Tom Hughes 0hoto)
    County to temporarily close Dockton Marina
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • July 9, 2025 1:30 am

    King County recently posted signs warning of the impending closure of Dockton Park and Marina’s dock area, including the boat…

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    (Left to right) Christina Larrymore, Parker Persinger, Levi Cobb and Leilani Lanphear, during the shoot of “Pizza Purge” at McMurray Middle School. (Hazel Cobb Photo)
    Special film shoot wraps at McMurray Middle School
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • July 9, 2025 1:30 am

    What kind of kids would head back to school during the first days of summer break to joyously spend more…

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    King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo
    King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 6, 2025 7:30 am

    Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

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    Fourth of July weekend weather in King County
    By Staff reports • July 3, 2025 2:35 pm

    Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below is the…

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    Taylor Umetsu, research and programs associate with the Vashon Nature Center, hands 4-year-old Ophelia Hoetger a moon snail. Ophelia was one of many kids on Saturday discovering the kinds of sea life that thrive in the intertidal zone. (Alex Bruell photo)
    Islanders explore the world beneath the tides
    By Alex Bruell • July 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Families swarmed across Point Robinson on Saturday, June 28 for the annual Low Tide Celebration, learning about marine life, touring…

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