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Burton Beach Invitational draws large crowds to Vashon

The event attracted more than 500 rowers and spectators to the island for an exciting day of rowing…

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Lacrosse season launches for Vultures and Valkyries

The Vashon Vultures’ next home game will be at Vashon High School at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.…

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Rowers to converge for Burton Beach Invitational Regatta

Junior rowers from Washington and Oregon will compete in 1500 meter sprints on Quartermaster Harbor throughout the day.

Screenshot of video obtained by Redmond police shows Richard Sherman trying to break into the Redmond home of his in-laws.

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Richard Sherman takes plea deal on charges stemming from July 2021 incident

The former Seahawks player will not have to do any additional jail time.

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Vashon rower takes home gold at CRASH-B National Rowing Championships

Burton Beach Rowing Club’s Davis Kelly bested 131 other entries to win in the Under-19 division at the…

Design rendering of future Sounders FC facility in Renton. (Courtesy of Seattle Sounders FC)

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Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site

Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.

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WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents

Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.

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Jingle Bell run and walk draws an enthusiastic crowd

More than 45 islanders braved the weather to participate in this year’s Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk.

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Local runners keep up the pace in regional and national competitions

Youth and adult runners from Vashon competed in races regionally and nationally.

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Vashon’s Turkey Trot draws enthusiastic field of runners

Over 115 runners, walkers, stroller passengers, & furry friends participated in this year’s Turkey Trot

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Bruce Cyra finishes first in his age group in 100-mile race

Cyra ran the Rio Del Lago in Sierra Foothills of California, having recently recovered from COVID-19

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Vashon High School Wrestling is back in action

The Pirates’ first tournament is the Auburn Tournament at Auburn High School on Dec. 4.

(Erik Dresser, row2k.com Photo) Vashon Island Rowing Club’s Mixed 8, having way more fun than it looks, rowed through rain and wind to capture gold for the fourth consecutive year at Seattle’s Head of the Lake Regatta through the Montlake Cut, on Nov. 7. From left to right: Coxswain Lisa Huggenvik, Bruce Morser, Kit Gruver, Kim Goforth, Bob Horsley, John Jannetty, Mark Burns, Zabette Macomber and Lea Heffernan. The average age in the boat? 62.6 years. For Jeff Hoyt’s full account of the regatta, see page 10.

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Vashon Masters Extend Winning Streak at Head of the Lake

The Masters Mixed 8 won its fourth consecutive gold medal on Nov. 7. (Photo by Erik Dresser, row2k.com)