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15-year-old Si-Yi-Chn (J45) surfaces with Tahoma / Mount Rainier in the background..
    Orcas visit Vashon waters
    By Alex Bruell • November 13, 2024 11:00 am

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

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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.
    Elaine Ott-Rocheford to retire from Vashon Park District
    By Alex Bruell • November 6, 2024 1:30 pm

    She will leave the district in May of next year.

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    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.)
    Islanders react to Trump win, Washington’s blue shift
    By Alex Bruell • November 13, 2024 12:30 pm

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

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The Vashon High School girls soccer team.
    New booster club aims to support island soccer...
    By Alex Bruell • October 31, 2024 9:00 am

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

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    Tramp Harbor dock (file photo)
    Foundation reawakens to support Vashon Park District
    By Alex Bruell • October 30, 2024 10:30 am

    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.
    Water co-op purchases Burton Water Company
    By Alex Bruell • October 30, 2024 9:30 am

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

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    Community Council to vote on new members
    Community Council to vote on new members
    By Alex Bruell • October 23, 2024 1:45 pm

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

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    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)
    VHS senior brings soccer to the masses
    By Alex Bruell • October 17, 2024 11:30 am

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

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Cheerleaders pump up the crowd.
    Pirates celebrate high-energy homecoming
    By Alex Bruell • October 17, 2024 11:00 am

    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).
    VIGA celebrates 25 years of a growing island
    By Alex Bruell • October 16, 2024 4:30 pm

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

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    FALL SPORTS ‘24: Making a racket at Vashon’s...
    By Alex Bruell • October 3, 2024 4:00 pm

    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.
    FALL SPORTS ‘24: It’s more than a game...
    By Alex Bruell • October 3, 2024 3:00 pm

    “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.
    FALL SPORTS ‘24: Vashon girls soccer ‘extremely determined...
    By Alex Bruell • October 3, 2024 2:00 pm

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

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