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Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

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 farmer says structural failure led to 100 pounds of equipment sinking

No farming is currently taking place at the 10-acre site 300 feet off of Vashon.

Dr. Tyler Shelden, on the grounds of the Harbor School. (Elizabeth Shepherd photo)

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Harbor School begins school year under new leadership

Shelden brings a wealth of international experiences in education to his work on Vashon.

Amanda Knox spots a poster for “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” at Sea-Tac Airport. (Courtesy photo)

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Amanda Knox brings her ‘twisted tale’ to TV screens

Amanda Knox came home to Seattle in 2011 after spending four years in an Italian prison for a…

Courtesy Photo, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

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.