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A power line is on your car — what would you do? Of course, call for help on your cell phone if you have one. But maybe you would need to “do the shuffle” to escape. This video from PSE brings it vividly to life. You can watch it online at: tinyurl.com/PowerLineEscape

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VashonBePrepared: Don’t be shocked by utility emergencies

And always assume that downed wires are live!

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From left to right: Mickey Fontaine, Lander Fontaine (Eagle Scout #107), Cathy Winjum (Committee Chair), Matt Fontaine (Assistant Scoutmaster), Everett Hatfield (Eagle Scout #106), Andrew Casad (Scoutmaster), Katherine Grace (Committee member), Jenny Gogarten (Pack 275 Cubmaster), Stephanie Gogarten (Pack 275 Committee Chair), Devon DeLapp (Scoutmaster), Andy Johnson (Committee member)

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Celebrating a century of scouting on Vashon island

Founded in 1924, Vashon Island’s troop has seen generations of scouts pass through its ranks.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

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News Briefs | September 19 edition

Cars damaged, the Gerie Wilson Grant and the return of winter ferry rates.

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Happenings | Sept. 19 edition

Skate at the BARC, take a bird walk and commemorate a Buffalo Soldier

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Happenings | Sept. 26 edition

Comprehensive plan meeting, cider pressing, overdose prevention and more

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Honoring a beloved elder, who told her people’s story

Lucy Gerand documented the s ̌xwəbabs presence on Vashon and the harms of their forced removal.

Jim Marsh "encourages" a rider during the Passport2Pain bike ride on Saturday, September 14.

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No gain, no pain: Hundreds roll up for Passport2Pain 2024

Around 330 bicyclists showed up to ride this year, raising more than $30,000.

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Volunteers work together to haul whale bones from the gray whale that washed ashore this spring.

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A whale of a tale: Researchers collect skeleton of gray that washed up on Vashon

The whale’s death gave life back to the environment. Now a new chapter begins.

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A gray whale trailing a mud plume from feeding on the ocean floor.

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Meet your local cetaceans: The Gray Whale

Gray whales are some of nature’s farthest travelers and a conservation success story.

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Rick Wallace likes to take walks. Very, very long walks.

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Walking more than a few miles in Rick Wallace’s shoes

Beyond supporting the community, Wallace has another passion: long distance walking.

Cedar Louis and Nate Wilson motion to the crowd while rolling through town on “Grill Force One,” built by the Stupid Bike Club. (Michelle Bates photo)

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Photos: Stupid bikes brighten the night

The annual tradition of creativity and frivolity returned to Vashon.

The Belle Baldwin house. (Vashon Park District photo)

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Park District forced to end vacation rentals at historic Belle Baldwin house

But the property could see new use as a tenant rental with the help of Vashon HouseHold.