There was an earthquake! It had a 3.4 magnitude and an epicenter on the Kitsap Peninsula. Whether or not we felt the earthquake was a topic of much discussion, including where we were when we felt it. Someone who’s more ambitious than me could draw up a heat map of the best places on island […]
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2020, the year of household members dueling over internet access to prop up their work and school from home activities. Are you one of these household members in need of free wifi on Vashon? In need of a faster more reliable source for you or your children? Looking for a connection that’s disconnected from the
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A topic that comes up frequently is whether or not dogs should be leashed in public areas. Opinions range on this. Some say dogs can be dangerous and frightening, harassing other dogs and jumping on people, and should always be leashed when on public land. Others say we live in a rural area with cougars
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Vashon Island, in King County, Washington State, is a 37-square mile island close by the mainland with approximately 11,000 inhabitants. Since it is not connected to a bridge, the only way to get to and from the island is by ferry. Though the island is small in size and population, there are many things to
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The holiday season has begun, and this year is like no other holiday season in living memory, in that Granny’s has limited hours. To make up for this loss, neighbors have been posting all manner of items on the groups. You could outfit a whole house; there have been tables, chairs, vanities, and even toilets
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Vashon Island is the home of many creative and talented individuals. The Island has been a safe haven for many artists throughout its history. Folks have shout from the streets (and their bumpers) to “Keep Vashon Weird”. Supporting and encouraging this creativity is what makes this island community special. From the local shops that sell
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Here’s what’s been happening over the past week in the Vashonites and Vashonites Rant groups. Two pigs were spotted walking down the road toward the airport on Wednesday. After forty people ascertained that it wasn’t a joke, it evolved into a discussion of the deep psychological symbolism of pigs in fairy tales. Such tales, group
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From teaching yourself that instrument you’ve had your heart set on to taking the family on a holiday themed driving tour of the island, there is much to do on this beautiful island. Especially during a pandemic.
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Vashon Island has a whole Facebook group dedicated to being prepared. As a Vashonite, I think it’s a good idea to be prepared. We always live with potential disruptions—broken ferries, earthquakes, snow or ice storms. We’re always told to be prepared, so how prepared was I to be isolated by a pandemic? I really thought
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Vashon Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team and VashonBePrepared are currently activated to support Vashon during the COVID-19 pandemic, under the direction of Incident Commander VIFR Chief Krimmert. Activities include: sharing reliable information with the community, supporting island medical providers, facilitating groups that are organizing to support the community, and looking for ways to help island
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