Report details dip in taxes for many islanders
For the second straight year, a majority of Vashon homeowners will receive slightly smaller property tax bills this year than...
Happenings | Feb. 5 edition
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of…
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit
The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval
Islanders cheer as Seahawks clinch Super Bowl slot
Savoring a huge win at Sporty’s
Scene & Heard: ‘A mentorship disguised as fun’ in Vashon schools
Brick by brick, island students have been building friendships and memories in a new elective class this year based on Lego.
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign
Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving
At health care forum, islanders get news and information
About 100 islanders packed the Vashon High School theater Thursday night for a public health care forum where Sea Mar…
After singing a welcome song and stretching through a half-hour of gentle chair exercise, the Old Friends Club walked and… Last Friday, Water District 19 issued a drinking water warning to some of its customers which remained in effect throughout…‘Creating an age-friendly community’ at Old Friends Club
Water District announces ‘all clear’ after boil water advisory
Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers…
King County honors budget director for distinguished service
The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…
- Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney
- What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
- US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams
- Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
- Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up
- New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Special screenings set to unspool at island theaters
Adventurous island cinephiles are in for several upcoming treats.
Arts Briefs | Jan 29 edition
Concerts and other artsy events abound in the coming weeks.
Vashon club teams celebrate soccer titles at Tacoma Stars game
Two Vashon boys club soccer teams captured South Sound United League Division 4 titles this fall and were recognized Jan….
Big week on the mats for Pirate wrestlers
The Vashon High School boys and girls wrestling teams were busy and successful this past week, competing in five different…
How we prevail through ‘interesting times’
“May you live in interesting times” is claimed by some to be an English translation of an ancient curse. During…
Keeping Vashon healthy
Last week, it was heartening to attend Vashon Health Care District’s forum that provided a snapshot of many recent improvements…
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