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Taylor Umetsu, research and programs associate with the Vashon Nature Center, hands 4-year-old Ophelia Hoetger a moon snail. Ophelia was one of many kids on Saturday discovering the kinds of sea life that thrive in the intertidal zone. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Islanders explore the world beneath the tides

Families swarmed across Point Robinson on Saturday, June 28 for the annual Low Tide Celebration, learning about marine…

Lisa Coley, a licensed clinical social worker, supports patients through Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s Mobile Integrated Health program. (Courtesy photo)

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On isolated Vashon, social workers have plenty to do

Home to an older population, overgrown rural roads and a saltwater moat separating the island from the mainland,…

Lieutenant/Acting Captain Brad John, atop Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s newest fire engine. (Elizabeth Shepherd photo)

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Fire board poised to choose chief

The board convenes again on July 30, and could, at that time, make its choice for a new…

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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…

Local and regional leaders ceremonially strike shovels into the dirt at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Vashon-Maury Food Bank’s new location at the United Methodist Church, as a crowd behind raises apples celebratorily. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Food Bank project breaks ground at new site

A crowd of islanders and officials — including U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal — celebrated the event.

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"Emancipation was not a finish line, but a beginning," said speaker Elijah Berry.

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‘Emancipation was not a finish line, but a beginning:’ Vashon celebrates Juneteenth

Speakers and musicians weaved together the journeys of people across the country and world.

River Plate fans in the stands at Lumen Field. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on display

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and…

An aerial view of the late Tom Stewart’s former 6,500-square-foot home and surrounding property, shown in a recent listing for the property. (Vancour Realty photo)

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Biggest sale yet recorded for a once-sprawling property

The late Thomas Stewart’s family has sold almost all of the sprawling Misty Isle Farms estate.

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Vashon secures millions in tight legislative budget

Pregnancy will no longer be a presumed exception to one’s wishes in their living will, thanks to state…

Graduates Zydan Werner and Ellisport Otto watched the sun set during their electric performance of “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Class of 2025 rocks graduation

Vashon graduated 155 students of the class of 2025 on Saturday, June 14, rocking out at the end…

Demonstrators hold signs at the protest on Vashon. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Vashon says: ‘No Kings’

The demonstration was the largest of its kind on Vashon so far this year.

David Warner holds up his jersey for the Seattle Orcas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at Marymoor Park

Orcas players, coaches and owners joined fans to celebrate the start of the third year of MLC.

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Maury man recovering after hatchet attack, spurred by mental crisis

The injured neighbor is recovering at Harborview Medical Center.