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EDITORIAL: Wholesome examples of community live on here

There has been an unhealthy dose of chaos in recent weeks and, let’s face it, months, not just…

Field Notes Introduction: Island’s natural wonders deserve attention

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Field Notes Introduction: Island’s natural wonders deserve attention

I’m so grateful to live in nature. Vashon is far from the myth of pristine wilderness, but there…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Necessary ferry changes will only come from state

Memorial Day is this weekend and the Triangle Route is a mess. It’s down to two boats due…

COMMENTARY: To whales, vessel effects are anything but benign

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COMMENTARY: To whales, vessel effects are anything but benign

The deplorable spectacle of 52 feet of ravaged, rotting fin whale at Spring Beach last week imparted a…

VHS track & field: Two girls win district titles, move on to state

Sports

VHS track & field: Two girls win district titles, move on to state

By KEVIN ROSS

Vultures move on in postseason, host state semi-final Wednesday

Sports

Vultures move on in postseason, host state semi-final Wednesday

By GREG MARTIN

Opinion

LETTER: On fake news

The information at ae911truth.org and elsewhere has proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that 9/11 was an…

Holly Boaz, Emi Ostrom and Anne Lyman of Les Chanterelles (Courtesy Photo)

Arts

New trio sing Medieval and Renaissance a cappella music

Three professional singers have formed a new musical group called Les Chanterelles. The trio will present their first…

Phil Wandscher and Jesse Sykes (Courtesy Photo)

Arts

Two dynamic musical acts headline show at VCA

Two dynamic musical acts, Jesse Sykes with Phil Wandscher and Mike Dumovich, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday…

Unofficial mayor: Two declare candidacy, seven now in the running

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Unofficial mayor: Two declare candidacy, seven now in the running

Two more islanders have entered the race for Vashon’s unofficial mayor, bringing the total number of candidates to…

Events will mark 15th anniversary of Springer, the orphaned Northern Resident killer whale’s rescue

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Events will mark 15th anniversary of Springer, the orphaned Northern Resident killer whale’s rescue

In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the rescue of orphaned whale Springer off the coast of Vashon…

Longtime island doctor dies

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Longtime island doctor dies

Charles G. Weispfenning, MD, died at home on May 12. He was 84.

Opinion

LETTER: Educational outcomes can be attributed to more than race

Last week, Amanda Blaine called on Vashon schools to support the thriving of “every single child” and I…