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Vashon’s own Ezra Lacina is a bullpen catcher and coach at spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Glendale, Arizona. (Tomo San, Los Angeles Dodgers photo)

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Vashon’s Ezra Lacina coaching for the L.A. Dodgers

Last week, Lacina was the catcher for a bull pen session with Shohei Ohtani.

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Island poet and translator gets rock star treatment in India

He was recently honored in India with the 2025 Ancient Tamil Literature Promotion Award.

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Amy Drayer

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Amy Drayer to head Vashon HouseHold

Drayer brings a wealth of experience in island nonprofits.

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Some of the shining stars of "Ride the Cycle" were (clockwise from bottom left) Sky Skiena, Leo Watson, Amali Lewis and Sebastian Gallez.

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Vashon High School theater-makers soar in ‘Ride the Cyclone’

A tight and talented ensemble delivers an astonishing show.

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In 2022, Marie Osborn was joined by her son, John, as she received an honorary doctorate from the College of
Idaho for her contributions to rural healthcare, emergency medicine, and medical education.

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With his mother, islander pens a gripping memoir

John Osborn will read from his new book on Friday at the Land Trust Building.

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Jeremy Su stands next to the shea nut roaster BDL recently designed. On the shelves behind him are many many of BDL's household stoves.

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Burn Design Lab faces a new world with new leadership

At age 27, Jeremy Su takes on the executive director job at an auspicious, if challenging, time.

Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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A ferry lands on the north end of Vashon, one stop on the so-called "triangle route," which serves Vashon, Southworth and West Seattle. The route has been reduced to two-boat service for years, but will be restored to three-boat service this summer, according to a recent state announcement. However, maintaining that three-boat service will require actually having all the necessary boats in service.

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Governor announces full domestic ferry service by this summer

WSF aims to restore three-boat service by this summer.

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As a storm raged, fire crews responded to islanders in need

Gratitude will linger for two island households helped by Vashon Island Fire & Rescue crews.

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Lena Puz celebrates her win over South Whidbey's Kaylie Baker at the Mat Classic state wrestling championships.

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CHAMPION: Vashon wrestling earns championship, more wins at state

“We all erupted,” teammate Alara Demir said, “screaming our heads off … it was just a crazy moment.”

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Day of Remembrance event highlights resolve and resistance

The farmhouse of Mukai Farm & Garden — a historic landmark adorned with vintage artifacts and meticulous exhibits…

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Anders (left) and Per Lars Blomgren take a photo during one of their morning walks on Vashon High School's campus.

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Blomgren brothers pin a quarter century of coaching

They’re now on year 25 of coaching island high school wrestlers.

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Vicky Seewaldt (right) and husband Eric Dietze (left), in a photo taken on their house on Maury Island.

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Couple displaced by California fires finds refuge on Vashon

It was Jan. 7 when her phone rang. On the other end, a friend’s frantic voice: “The hill…