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Multiple members of the Southern Resident Killer Whales’ J-Pod swim in Quartermaster Harbor.

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Endangered whales pay a rare visit to Quartermaster Harbor

Fall is typically a time when south Puget Sound residents with their eyes on the water are often…

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Mountain bike group hopes to build dedicated trails in Dockton Forest

The first of two public meetings to discuss the plans will be held on Tuesday next week

Brian Starr works on a bike in his new shop.

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Bike repair shop to open in Burton

With years of experience behind him and a future with a purpose ahead of him, Brian Starr will…

Island teens and middle school students Bowie Spencer (left) and Simon Wilke (right) continue to practice their skateboarding tricks on Vashon. The two have returned home after competing in an international competition in Los Angeles.

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Local boys take on international skateboard competition

Two island teens have now crossed off what many in the skateboarding world consider to be a top…

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Annual limited deer hunt will close Island Center Forest for two weeks

On Saturday, roughly 200 acres of the Island Center Forest recreation area will close to all but permitted…

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Islander involved in resuscitation effort aboard ferry

While following up on last week’s story, “More than a dozen local sailings missed Sunday due to ‘lack…

Cormorants and other birds perch on the crumbling remains of the old pier at Tahlequah.

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Remnants of south-end pier to be replaced

In an effort to mitigate the environmental impact of the seismic retrofit of the north-end ferry dock, crews…

The photo seen 'round the world: Tillie the setter

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Island dogs’ harrowing and heartwarming story goes global

Islander and Herban Feast/Herban Bloom owner BJ Duft’s dogs Tillie and Phoebe are, for the moment at least,…

Cliff Goodman in his new three-barrel brewery. Goodman will host an open house and ribbon untying ceremony for his new facilities from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday

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Next chapter of island nano-brewer’s story might be a cliffhanger

Islander Cliff Goodman’s Vashon Brewing Company, born of an empty nest and a desire to no longer give…

A competitor gets down to business at the Vashon Sheepdog Classic.

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Vashon’s annual sheepdog trials return under a national spotlight

When the sun rises over the rolling green pastures of Misty Isle Farms on Thursday, 250 Willamette Valley…

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Islander hopes playing music can unite youth, seniors

On Tuesday, Vashon Rotary Club member Amy Huggins will introduce islanders to a free, weekly program aimed at…

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Island dental practice welcomes a new provider

Dental Care of Vashon has hired Dr. Radost Dimova to fill the position left vacant by Dr. Bill…

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Remnants of pier to be removed from natural area

On Thursday, the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) will begin working to remove the…