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Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

Randy Wallenberg’s 1965 rally red Chevy Impala Super Sport has been named as the official show car of this year’s Engels Car Show. Last week, Wallenberg (far right) proudly showed off the car at Engels Repair and Towing with (from left) his son-in-law Alex Nybo, daughter Krista Wallenberg and wife Cynthia Wallenberg, marking a new milestone for the car. (Elizabeth Shepherd photo)

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Miles and miles of memories drive annual car show

Vashon’s annual automotive extravaganza returns Sunday, Aug. 17.

Laryn Young, left, and Hatsune Matsudaira, musicians of the Koto no WA ensemble, played traditional Japanese koto music during the Kizoku Ishiki Obon celebration. The koto is a string instrument, not unlike a harp, which typically features 13 strings plucked by musicians who use three fingerpicks worn on their right hand. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Islanders celebrate, commemorate belonging

The event featured speakers, dancing, Japanese koto music, walking tours and more.

Dalco Passage, pictured from Point Defiance in Tacoma; Vashon is on the left side. (Crash Dalco, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

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Kelp farm lease in default after equipment sinks

No farming is currently taking place at the site.

Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Ichiro’s 51 retired in Seattle

One of the most iconic players in Seattle pro sports is now etched into Mariners history.

Erica Wheeler drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx. Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm.

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Seattle Storm fall short against Minnesota

Nneka Ogwumike’s late heroics aren’t enough as Storm drop third straight game.

Camp Fire Executive Director Rick Taylor shakes hands with King County Executive Shannon Braddock at the easement signing ceremony July 10. (Alex Bruell photo)

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County buys third easement protecting Camp Sealth from development

This transfer is the biggest land right purchase of its kind between the camp and King County.

William McLaughlin (Courtesy photo)

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Fire board votes to hire new chief

The commissioners extended an offer to William McLaughlin.

Workers from Meade Building Company work on a ramp at Cynthia and Fred Matusky’s Sunflower Community Land Trust home the afternoon of Wednesday, July 30. They finished the final touches on the project on Monday, August 4. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Vashon ‘Rampathon’ winners feel the love

Before last week, a trip outside for Cynthia Matusky meant a roll of the dice on whether she’d…

Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks training camp: Year two of the Mike Macdonald era

Nick Emmanwari wows with athleticism as the new look Seahawks prepare for 2025 regular season.

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New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a winner’

The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.