Vashon celebrates Plihal’s return
Sweat brought him to Paris. Now, he’s home.
McMurray students will learn without the phones
VashonBePrepared: 2024 COVID vaccination guide
What to get, and when.
News Briefs | September 5 edition
CenturyLink outage, new chamber director and more.
Desert Island Bookworm interviews filmmaker Paris Zarcilla
Zarcilla last year took awards at Vashon Island Film Festival for his movie “Raging Grace.”
An eye for Vashon: Island photographer passes down his skill
Pfortner’s dedication to photography and visual arts stems from his “lifelong love of souvenirs.”
Algae bloom prompts Water District 19 restrictions
Emergency water rules could last through mid-September.
Happenings | Sept. 5 edition
Japan Festival, senior center fun and a chance to celebrate scouting.
Auditors recommended corrections for the district to improve its financial reporting. How to stay safe whether walking, biking, bussing or driving to school.Audit report card is in for VISD
VashonBePrepared: Staying safe in back-to-school season
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Report: Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA
At least 176 people from 2014 to 2023 have attempted suicide while in solitary confinement at a Washington prison, according to the report. Of that number, 14 died by suicide.
Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race
Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.
- KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says
- King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy
- What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?
- ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
- WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out of race
- Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world
First Friday beckons with a night of art and stupid bikes
The final edition of Summer Nights is this Friday, and it brings a very special evening of biking.
Arts Briefs | September 5 edition
Jam in The Atrium, a virtuoso pianist performance and more.
- Islander Ann Leda Shapiro’s artwork acquired by MoMA
- Beloved island band to close out Concerts in the Park series
- Interview: Pianist Cole Anderson comes to Vashon
- Art Briefs | August 29 edition
- Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County
- Met Opera singer joins beloved local soprano in ‘Otello’
Island cyclist finishes cross country ride
Mark McKallor is back home on Vashon after his cross-country ride.
Commentary: Prepare to embrace the pain at Passport2Pain
Vashon’s teeth-gnashing, air-gasping, wailing-in-pain bike ride is coming up.
- Mariners fire Scott Servais
- So much to love about these 2024 Olympic Games | Bench Talk with Ben Ray
- Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere
- Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era
- ‘Swim Defiance’ this August in annual jaunt
- Vashon swimmers take on the English Channel
Green Brief Commentary: Reusable cup project shows the power of community
These moves to a circular economy are encouraging and worth celebrating.
Commentary: Museums through the eyes of scholars
Museums invite us to explore, learn, and connect with the stories that define us.
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New Prepaid Internet Service Available on Vashon Island
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Comcast Customers on Vashon Island Get a Speed Boost at No Additional Cost
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Month-long celebration of holiday magic opens at Seattle Center Nov. 24
