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Robin Magonegil during her final practice.

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A legacy of coaching, community and care

After more than four decades of coaching basketball, Robin Magonegil is preparing to hang up her whistle. For…

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This year’s Turkey Trot brought more than 100 islanders and visitors to the center of Vashon.

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Scene & Heard: Turkey trotters take to the streets

Under a canopy of stubborn gray clouds that threatened rain but ultimately relented, more than 100 runners —and…

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Participants gather at the Vashon Sportsmen’s Club for the annual Turkey Shoot, a longstanding community tradition before Thanksgiving.

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Scene & Heard: Annual turkey shoot draws a crowd

The Vashon Sportsmen’s Club hosted its annual Turkey Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 22, bringing together 32 competitors —…

Jacob Plihal competes at World Cup I in Varese, Italy. (Julia Kowacic Photo)

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Vashon rower named Male Athlete of the Year

Winding down from a year of globe-trotting, last week Jacob Plihal topped off a string of rowing successes…

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The Vashon boys cross-country team celebrates its fourth-place podium finish at the state championships in Pasco on Nov. 8.

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Vashon cross-country teams both place at state championships

Vashon boys finish fourth and girls seventh at state meet — marking a standout end to the season.

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The Vashon High School girls cross-country team after winning the district championship.

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Vashon cross-country teams race their way to state

The Vashon High School cross-country girls team won the district title for the first time in 10 years,…

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Vashon girls soccer finishes regular season strong ahead of playoffs

The Pirates will need to rely on their teamwork and determination in the first round of district playoffs.

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Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam

Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.

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ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4

After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.

Members of the Vashon High School girls varsity cross country team run during the Fort Steilacoom Invitational. (John Decker Photo)

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Pirates Cross Country is chasing wins

Cross country is not a sport for the weak.

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Jays came to play: Toronto blows out Mariners

Toronto scored 12 runs over four innings to dominate Seattle in Game 3.

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Stayin’ Alive: Seattle advances to the ALCS after 15 inning marathon

For the first time since 2001 the Mariners fight for their first pennant in franchise history.

Vashon Pirates celebrate after a touchdown in the 4th quarter. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

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Pirates see exponential improvement

Vashon offense breaks through in loss to Bellevue/Seattle