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Vashon High School’s student section — known usually as “The Green Tide,” turned pink on homecoming.

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Celebrating a ‘pink out’ Pirate homecoming

Packed stands cheered on the school’s football team in a hard-fought underdog battle against the Bellevue Christian Vikings.

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Beachcomber picks up prestigious prizes in state contest

The Beachcomber’s staff and contributors won 27 awards in categories spanning community service, news, editorial, sports writing, arts…

A passenger on the Triangle route watches as another ferry passes on the way between Vashon Island and West Seattle. (Alex Bruell Photo)

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Ferry fares rise as electrification plans move forward

The increase funds new hybrid vessels while Vashon faces reduced service

Courtesy of Mariners.com.

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Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past Tigers in Game 2

Polanco’s two homers got the momentum going, but Julio pushed it over the top.

Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners

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Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS game 1

Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were the only Mariners to record base hits in 3-2 loss.

Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

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Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason

The first of two public scrimmages saw a franchise legend in right field.

Vashon Youth & Family Services faces significant budget cuts, but says it remains committed to providing care for all who need it. (Mari Kanagy Photo)

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Vashon health systems brace for federal cuts

Next year’s rollbacks to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act programs could leave thousands without coverage. On Vashon, clinics…

Mobile Integrated Health, on the road on Vashon. (VIFR Photo)

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Health Care District and Vashon Island Fire & Rescue pursue partnership

In September, the boards of Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) and Vashon Island Health Care District (VHCD)…

Char Phillips stands with Soda, the 30th dog she’s raised for the Vashon Guide Dog Program, outside Vashon High School. (Aspen Anderson Photo)

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Guide Dog for the Blind program marks 25 years on Vashon

The program has been a formative experience for countless island students.

With no control officer on duty, vehicles unloading from the ferry at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal wait to turn onto Fauntleroy Way SW at midday Friday, Sept. 19. (Eric Pryne Photo)

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WSF plans fix for bottleneck at dock

The agency plans to install a traffic signal next spring at the “T” intersection where Fauntleroy ferry dock…

The MV Sally Fox departing Vashon for a noon sailing — one of four midday round trips that were added to the foot ferry’s sailing schedule in 2024. (Alex Bruell/File Photo)

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County expands water taxi service, adding Saturday sailings

“This is a shining example of what’s possible when government and commmunity collaborate,” said island ferry advocate Amy…

A J Pod orca spyhops beside Notch J47 and other family members near Point Robinson. Local photographer Sherry Lee Bottoms called her experience of seeing the pod a very touching experience, especially since it was the first time she had seen them at Point Robinson. “It makes me want to do as much as I can to restore the fish runs,” she said. (Sherry Lee Bottoms Photo)

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High drama and a new baby with J Pod

J Pod returned to Vashon-Maury waters on Sept. 17, 19 and 20.

There is always one rider at P2P who needs to be different. Can you spot him? (Jordan Petram Photo)

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Passport2Pain riders ruled the rugged hills of Vashon

This year, the ride’s raucous theme was Monty Python, which took the annual event’s penchant for cosplay and…