In the years that followed, the couple married and bought a house in Seattle that had belonged to Mr. Herrin’s grandparents, doing piecemeal renovations as their finances allowed. That’s when Mr. Herrin suddenly felt compelled to find a vacation home in the islands. “It was financially stupid,” he said, as he and Ms. The cabin measured about 825 square feet, including an open sleeping loft. And it was gradually sinking into the earth, because it had no foundation.

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Persons: Herrin’s, Audrey, Herrin, ”, Bail Locations: Seattle