I am 22, and I feel that we live in a very bizarre time. I can post photos of myself on a website where people can look and express their approval with a “like.” I can make my life appear however I want, make myself seem busier, cooler, smarter, more beautiful, happier. People see the highlight reel of your life. This is a huge part of my generation and younger generation’s way of relating to one anoth
I voted for the park levy. I had signs on my trike saying “Vote for the levy.” I talked with anyone who was interested and asked them to vote for it as well. But I did NOT vote for it, despite what Commissioner Joe Wald may think, because I approve of the direction the current commissioners believe they are taking
Since spring of 2013, there has been a farmworker-organized boycott of Sakuma Berries and two main buyers of Sakuma: Driscoll’s and Haagen Dazs. Contacting Thriftway management several times, I was repeatedly told they would continue to sell Skauma products, so I still hold a vigil at the main entrance with available information on sporadic Wednesdays between 4 or 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.
My boyfriend and I were thinking about buying a house on Vashon until we read Emma Amiad’s recent column (paid advertisement) about the crazy and inappropriate way one person thought folks dress here. We decided to look for a house in West Seattle instead.
I went to the Community Service Area meeting on April 28. There were more county representatives there than were people from the community.
Let’s be honest: “It” is not an easy subject to talk about. Most of us are uncomfortable talking about sex. But let’s take a moment and get past the blushing because this conversation is so important.
Island Quilter is now gone. Anya and Paul ended their fine run on Vashon with a fabulous party to celebrate their many accomplishments in the quilting world.
As a member of VIGA’s Food Access Partnership, I was delighted with the thoroughness of Susan Riemer’s article (“Effort will get local produce on more plates,” April 29).
Thank you, Vashon voters. Forty-three percent of registered voters cast their ballots on this off election, almost twice as many as the King County turnout.
Win or lose on the levy, the deadline for folks who are willing to run for a seat on the Vashon Park District board of commissioners is May 15.
Junior Crew rocks! For a lot of reasons, but just now for the rowers and parents who put on an impressive first-ever fish-friendly car wash at IGA.
Emma Amiad recently recounted the frank opinion of a visiting potential real-estate client. That person was alarmed by the sloven and wild appearance of some island citizens.
How sad to note the paucity of child programs and camps sponsored by our Vashon Park District. In the 54 offered camps and programs listed in “Island Child,” the park district is only mentioned as the location of three sports camps being sponsored by other entities