On the island, the author’s home since 2007, he was known by his pen name, Will North, adopted in the second act of his career — a feverish burst of creativity that began when he was almost 60 years old and led to an output of seven novels in 15 years.
Matt Vinci, who was recently hired as VIFR’s assistant chief, will immediately assume the position of interim chief for the district.
Conducted with precision and great solemnity, the procession was led by a cortege of three cyclists from Regional Motorcade, followed by Vashon Island Fire Rescue’s Fire Engine 355.
The Vashon Chamber named a character representing the historic farm, Mukai Marshall Strawberry, as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Strawberry Festival parade.
Vashon’s Strawberry Festival has been held yearly for more than a century.
Savannah Fuentes has independently produced and danced in more than 400 performances and workshops featuring internationally recognized Spanish Flamenco artists.
From the Bard to Pete Seeger, Vashon’s Theatre Fest (VRT) will bring classics to Open Space for Arts Community this month.
Independence Day on Vashon celebrated with hydro race, fireworks.
The Vashon Health Care District announced progress in its goal to build a modern primary care clinic on Vashon in a central, convenient location for all islanders.
Chief Charles Krimmert has been placed on paid administrative leave for two weeks, effective June 30 through July 14.
VISD, VIFR and King County Sheriff’s Office outline plans in responding to gun violence at schools.
This year’s festival, set for Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July 17, is being billed, as was the 2021 mid-pandemic festival, as “By Vashon, For Vashon”
Good governance — as our calm and steadfast Health Care District has shown — is possible. We hope for and need the same kind of community-minded leadership in our fire district.