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Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Arts

Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

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From left to right: Mickey Fontaine, Lander Fontaine (Eagle Scout #107), Cathy Winjum (Committee Chair), Matt Fontaine (Assistant Scoutmaster), Everett Hatfield (Eagle Scout #106), Andrew Casad (Scoutmaster), Katherine Grace (Committee member), Jenny Gogarten (Pack 275 Cubmaster), Stephanie Gogarten (Pack 275 Committee Chair), Devon DeLapp (Scoutmaster), Andy Johnson (Committee member)

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Celebrating a century of scouting on Vashon island

Founded in 1924, Vashon Island’s troop has seen generations of scouts pass through its ranks.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

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Honoring a beloved elder, who told her people’s story

Lucy Gerand documented the s ̌xwəbabs presence on Vashon and the harms of their forced removal.

Jim Marsh "encourages" a rider during the Passport2Pain bike ride on Saturday, September 14.

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No gain, no pain: Hundreds roll up for Passport2Pain 2024

Around 330 bicyclists showed up to ride this year, raising more than $30,000.

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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.