‘Nothing salvageable’ remains after fire in local residence
“Flames traveled into the home quickly and were very destructive,” said Fire Chief Matt Vinci.
Vashon’s Turkey Trot — a chance to walk, run and reconnect
The event brings out people from distant places, as kids and family members come to visit for the holidays.
Vashon couple’s ministry provides food on island and beyond
“Our [intention] is that no child [goes] to bed hungry, that no adult [goes] to bed hungry.”
Performer to present hard-to-define but wildly pleasing work
Keckler has performed his hybrid of opera and theatrical monologue nationally and internationally.
Gazing at one rare bird, while remembering another
Ed Swan’s gift was making every bird shine like a rare bird.
Happenings | Dec. 1 edition
Washington Wildlife First
New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population
Washington lists the animal as endangered.
Fire chief casts a wide net as he unveils VIFR’s new budget There is no cost to participate and all are welcome to drop off or pick up gifts.Fire chief casts a wide net as he unveils VIFR’s new budget
Toy Swap provides eco- and wallet-friendly gift options
Giving thanks while on stolen land in the Seattle area
Native American Heritage Day and Black Friday both fall on the day after Thanksgiving.
State’s Native American crisis hotline is first in the nation
The Native and Strong Lifeline provides culturally appropriate mental health support and referrals.
- Forum spotlights Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people
- Meet the ghost shrimp, a spooky little critter in Puget Sound
- How Washington state law lets clergy hide child sexual abuse
- Rain in the forecast for Western Washington
- Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts
- Diversity in Law Enforcement Career workshop set by police agencies
Arts Briefs | Dec. 1 edition
VHS Theatre production, Chorale concert, holiday shows, author talk, film screening
Studio Tour beckons, but first, First Friday arrives
Vashon Island Visual Arts’ Holiday Studio Tour is back, in all its ornamental and handcrafted glory, for the first time since 2019.
- New Exhibit Showcases Vashon Birds Throughout the Year
- Local author wins coveted prize for 2021 debut novel
- A full return to ‘The Nutcracker’ has dancers on their toes
- Arts Briefs
- Maury Island artists strut their stuff in studio tour
- Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month
Island rower notches another big win in Pan Am trials
When Jacob Plihal looked across the field, at the 1,000-meter mark, he saw that he was about two boat lengths behind the leading scull. “I guess I have some work to do,” he thought to himself.
Despite loss at State, soccer team leaves fans full of pride
The Pirates traveled to Blaine, a half mile from the Canadian border, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, to play the Lynden Christian Lyncs who were ranked #3 in the state.
- Pirates close out first winning season in more than decade
- BBRC finishes the season strong in historic waters
- At track championship, boys get gold, while girls take silver
- Cross-country season ends with state championships race
- Pirates girls’ soccer heads to the state tournament
- Winning season: two VHS tennis players headed to State
As postal problems mount, here’s one way to help
We know, it’s the holiday season. But why not buy your gifts, and indeed just shop for basic goods, right here at home?
Washington’s management of fish and wildlife must be reformed
Even on Vashon, I suspect most of my neighbors, as I once did, assume the state has a progressive Department of Fish and Wildlife. It’s not true.
- Green burial — a common sense approach to going beyond
- Haven: a new island animal rescue and welfare organization
- Highs and lows of brick-and-mortar holiday shopping | Brunell
- Gratitude for Community
- The things ancestors say, such as “expect to be surprised!”
- Holiday Toy Drive returns, complete with its own toy store
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