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15-year-old Si-Yi-Chn (J45) surfaces with Tahoma / Mount Rainier in the background..

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Orcas visit Vashon waters

Southern Resident killer whales visited the southern waters of the Salish Sea over the last two weeks, swimming…

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Elaine Ott-Rocheford shakes John Hopkins' hand after she accepts the park district board's offer to become the new director of the agency in early 2013.

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Elaine Ott-Rocheford to retire from Vashon Park District

She will leave the district in May of next year.

From left to right: Emily Alvarado, Kimberly Cloud, Jolie Lansdowne and Joe Fitzgibbon are running to represent the state’s 34th Legislative District, which includes Vashon-Maury Island. (Photos obtained from the candidates or their campaign websites.)

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Islanders react to Trump win, Washington’s blue shift

Worry, hope, determination; Vashon residents and leaders expressed a mixed bag of emotions last week in the aftermath…

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The Vashon High School girls soccer team.

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New booster club aims to support island soccer players

The organization wants to help athletes improve their skills, have fun and make lasting memories.

Tramp Harbor dock (file photo)

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Foundation reawakens to support Vashon Park District

The Vashon Parks Foundation aims to help certain projects on the island become a reality.

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Burton Water Company’s 40-foot tall tank is located near the Misty Isle Farm property.

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Water co-op purchases Burton Water Company

The sale completes three years of work by the former owners and community.

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Community Council to vote on new members

The Vashon-Maury Community Council saw four nominations for new board members during its Oct. 17 meeting, with the…

Oscar Lopez (left) and his dad Jamie Lopez announce the Oct. 3 match between the Vashon Pirates and the Seattle Christian Warriors at Vashon High School. (Alex Bruell photo)

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VHS senior brings soccer to the masses

This is Oscar Lopez’ third year commentating for island soccer games.

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Cheerleaders pump up the crowd.

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Pirates celebrate high-energy homecoming

Vashon played the Kingston Buccaneers on Friday, Oct. 11.

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One-year-old Kash Freeman and his mother Selena Ligrano meet Elvis Pigsley, a pig brought to the Harvest Party by Emerald City Pet Rescue's Amanda Bowser (right).

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VIGA celebrates 25 years of a growing island

Also celebrated: The retirement of Michelle Crawford of Pacific Potager fame.

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Sevie Giller

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: Making a racket at Vashon’s tennis program

Vashon’s boys tennis team returned this fall with 19 players, filling out a healthy and deep roster.

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Vashon's volleyball players embrace after a rally in a game against East Jefferson High School at Vashon on September 25.

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: It’s more than a game for Vashon volleyball

“They want to have fun. They want to work well with each other.”

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The Vashon girls soccer team scrimmages on the afternoon of Sept. 30.

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: Vashon girls soccer ‘extremely determined and focused’

There’s no doubt this is a team that’s hungry to win and one with “so much potential.”