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Orcas pas by Point Robinson on Tuesday

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Whales make a splash, delighting hundreds of Islanders

The Puget Sound’s famed southern resident orcas have been no strangers to Vashon lately, making three dramatic passes…

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Vashon man faces up to five years in prison for alleged drug trafficking

Richard Grant is scheduled to appear in court next week, facing a drug charge related to an August…

Lane and Christine Cruver pose outside their new sports equipment shop in town. Spider’s Ski & Sports will open this weekend.

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Former Islander brings his sports enthusiasm to a new shop

As a boy growing up on Vashon, Lane Cruver idolized the men who worked at K2. Lane, whose…

Susan Hanson

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Vashon High School principal announces her retirement | Updated

Susan Hanson, principal of Vashon High School for 13 years, announced her retirement this week.

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State plan could mean big changes in the harbor

Under a new plan proposed by the state, many who have boats moored in Quartermaster Harbor will be…

Abigail Kim

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Freshman soccer player named league MVP

Vashon girls soccer players had a strong showing in the all-league soccer teams this season, with several named…

Trish Millines Dziko

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Islander honored for work in STEM education

Islander Trish Millines Dziko has been included in a new permanent exhibit at the Charles H. Wright Museum…

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Accident on Kingston-Edmonds ferry may impact Vashon

Vashon will see reduced ferry service for at least one week and the state may return a retired…

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Islanders call for special meeting over park district finances

Members of the Vashon Park District board last week declined to attend a mediated forum, as requested in…

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Searchers find body of missing woman | Updated

The search for a missing Vashon woman ended tragically when she was found dead on Saturday.

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New report claims that Tom Stewart’s daughter caused fatal helicopter crash

The 2010 helicopter crash that killed former Islander and billionaire businessman Tom Stewart and four others was most…

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Rhododendron put up for auction

The ferry that served the south end of Vashon for nearly 20 years and was beloved by many…

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Vashon’s same-sex marriage advocates celebrate a victory

While Washington residents were asked to vote on several hot-button issues this fall, many Vashon residents rallied around…