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Stay informed with the latest updates and in-depth reports from the Vashon Observer, alongside recent highlights from the Beachcomber and trending topics discovered via Google, capturing the pulse of our vibrant island community.

The 2025 Strawberry Festival Is Your Soundtrack for the Weekend

There’s something about live music in the summer air that makes Vashon’s Strawberry Festival 2025 more than just a weekend event, it becomes a rhythm you live inside. This year, the Main Stage lineup is set to deliver exactly that kind of immersive energy, with three days of incredible performances…

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Power Shut-Offs and Fire Risk: What Vashon Needs to Know This Summer

Puget Sound Energy has marked parts of the island as high risk for power shut-offs this summer — sometimes with no warning. As fire danger creeps west of the Cascades, islanders must prepare not just for blackouts, but for protecting their land, their animals, and their safety. Read what this means…
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The Mysterious Visitor of Vashon Island: Part I – When the Fog Arrives

In this first feature on The Mysterious Visitor of Vashon Island, author Albert Allen III reveals how Vashon’s eerie beauty shaped his haunting novel. Fog, memory, and myth converge in a supernatural mystery where the island itself becomes a character. A must-read for those who love stories rooted in place.
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