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Volunteers work together to haul whale bones from the gray whale that washed ashore this spring.

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A whale of a tale: Researchers collect skeleton of gray that washed up on Vashon

The whale’s death gave life back to the environment. Now a new chapter begins.

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Rick Wallace likes to take walks. Very, very long walks.

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Walking more than a few miles in Rick Wallace’s shoes

Beyond supporting the community, Wallace has another passion: long distance walking.

Cedar Louis and Nate Wilson motion to the crowd while rolling through town on “Grill Force One,” built by the Stupid Bike Club. (Michelle Bates photo)

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Photos: Stupid bikes brighten the night

The annual tradition of creativity and frivolity returned to Vashon.

The Belle Baldwin house. (Vashon Park District photo)

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Park District forced to end vacation rentals at historic Belle Baldwin house

But the property could see new use as a tenant rental with the help of Vashon HouseHold.

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Carol Albright is retiring after this school year. She's been a custodian for the Vashon Island School District for 45 years.

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After 45 years, beloved McMurray custodian is hanging up the broom

Carol Albright said she has plans to travel and experience new things after retirement.

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Isaac Slade, the former lead singer of The Fray, is the owner of Side Stack Records.

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Rocking out at Vashon’s new and evolving businesses

Records, Nordic style and a new home for skateboarding.

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An inspiring teacher wins 2024 Doors of Opportunity award

Margie Butcher has been a teacher at Chautauqua Elementary since 2015.

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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Ferguson and Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate

Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be…

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Photo gallery: Celebrating at Mukai’s Japan Festival

The annual event celebrates Japanese culture and history on Vashon.

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

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McMurray students will learn without the phones

Plus, Chautauqua students will get lunch for free this year.

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Inclusion Island goes to pirate camp

Such outings are regular programs of Hershey Housing.

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Olympic athlete Jacob Plihal arrived to the Vashon Theatre backlot to cheers and applause from the Vashon community on Aug. 27.

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Vashon celebrates Plihal’s return

Sweat brought him to Paris. Now, he’s home.