VIFR crews battle raging house fire early Sunday morning
Update: The family has posted a fundraiser, which you can find at gofund.me/f4ea83b4.
Strawberry Festival 2025: Music Guide
A music lover’s guide to this year’s Strawberry Festival.
Plihal piles triumphs in international regattas
Next up for Jacob is the U.S. team trials, to be held in New Jersey from August 1-3.
Arts Briefs | July 17, 2025
Superman, First Nations Stories and more.
Doug Snyder named festival parade Grand Marshal
Islanders know Doug well as a helpful presence at Ace Hardware,
Strawberry Festival 2025: Events Guide
Your guide to savoring the sweetness of Strawberry Festival.
Sponsored
A more inclusive Vashon: Building pathways to community and employment
Since 2022, AtWork! has been quietly, and passionately, changing lives on Vashon Island. Invited by King County to expand its…
Fire department news, Fauntleroy Way work and more. • EVENTS •News Briefs | July 17, 2025
Happenings | July 17, 2025
King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy
Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement
Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1
Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation budget.
- ‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on June 14
- How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this summer
- Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith
- More specialty license plates on the way in WA
- Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
- New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options
Arts Briefs | July 10, 2025
PianoFête, Ghibli films and more.
Scene on the Town: First Thursday Portrait Gallery
This month’s art shows opened a day early on Vashon — instead of the usual First Friday gallery cruise, it…
- Special film shoot wraps at McMurray Middle School
- Drama Dock bids a fond adieu to Lisa Peretti
- Desert Island Bookworm: The dark side of the editor
- PianoFête beckons with concerts, celebration and community
- Gallery cruise moves to Thursday, and at one stop, Saturday
- Arts Briefs | July 3, 2025
Vashon youth soccer finishes undefeated season
“W.O. Man City” had a spotless season.
Islanders complete dock-to-dock swim
It’s a test of endurance and careful planning.
- Vashon rowers find success at nationals
- FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on display
- Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at Marymoor Park
- Family propels runners at annual Vashon Ultra
- Vashon rowers find success at regionals
- Lace up your shoes for Vashon’s ultramarathon
Cartoon: Vashon Island
Cartoonist Michelle Lassaline depicts an island in celebration.
Editorial: Keeping on the sunny side in tough times
My mother-in-law, a defiantly positive person from the hard-luck town Flint, Michigan, used to tell us her favorite newspaper was…
- Letter to the Editor | July 10, 2025
- Green Brief Commentary: Celebrating natural heritage alongside human imprints
- Commentary: Medicaid cuts threaten rural communities
- Editorial: Leave the fireworks to the professionals
- Commentary: Restored ferry schedule: Hope, but verify
- Commentary: A tale of two coasts — and 28 cats
Sponsored
A more inclusive Vashon: Building pathways to community and employment
Sponsored
Comcast Unveils Simpler, Predictable Internet Pricing—What It Means for Vashon Island Residents
Sponsored
Build with confidence: custom garage, shop and barn-builder shows you how
Sponsored
Vashon Island small businesses: Apply for Comcast RISE Grants by May 31!
