Wax Orchard: Charting the future of a landscape rich in history
This gentle sweep of pasture and forest near the center of the island holds stories for the families who once owned it.
Happenings | March 31 edition
Events and opportunities coming up on Vashon
Burton Beach Rowers Take Gold and Silver at Husky Open
“It’s always fun to take the team to the UW and row through the cut,” said coach Richard Parr.
Film screening shines light on Indigenous midwifery
Vashon Island Midwifery will present a screening and panel discussion with the filmmaker of “Give Light,” a film that amplifies the voices of Indigenous midwives, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Vashon Theatre.
Soulful nightclub-pop sensation Rizo returns to Vashon
After a three-year wait, singer-extraordinaire Rizo returns with her band to Open Space for Arts & Community for a much-anticipated show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1.
Community comes out to cheer on Vashon Lacrosse
It is great to see these athletes progressing as the season goes on.
Tale of epic adventure, artwork coming to arts center
The story of a pair of islanders’ 71-day bicycling trip down the Continental Divide is part of VCA’s “Talks on the Rock” series.
Dave Stoltz is used to the occasional customer complaint about a brownish tint to the water down in Dockton. But… Some 8,800 miles from Vashon Island, Washington, in the town of Ntinda, Uganda, there is a thriving center for education and community called Vashon Primary School.Blackwater Blues: How Dockton Solved Its Manganese Problem
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What fighting for access to reproductive healthcare looks like in 2023
Many Washington leaders have been vocal in their support of equitable access.
Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short
OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.
- House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban
- State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies
- In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA
- WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot
- What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know
- Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws
Arts Briefs | March 30 edition
Jam in the Atrium
Local author’s book soars in film adaptation of ‘American River’
The film, a festival favorite, will have its Vashon premiere on April 2.
- Arts Briefs | March 24 edition
- Rainbow Girls bring their soulful harmonies back to Vashon
- Recommended: Sink into the surreal pleasures of “Alice,” at VHS
- Arts Briefs | March 16 edition
- A virtuoso pianist talks Rachmaninoff, in advance of concert
- Poetry event features works by four island poets, plus cake
Vashon Island Rowing Club competes in Husky Open
The team is looking forward to upcoming racing against crews from several states.
Pirates baseball team defeats last year’s state champs 13-1
Vashon Varsity Baseball was already off to a good start this season. Last week, they achieved a new level of success.
- Week four of girls’ tennis brings two more wins
- Pirates baseball team show promise and potential
- With record turnout for team, girls’ tennis starts strong
- Vashon high track and field team is off to a stellar start
- Burton Beach Invitational Draws Big Crowds to Vashon
- Youth lacrosse season for all is off to a strong start
A letter from the editor, marking an anniversary
COVID, since March 2020, has now killed more than 1 million Americans.
Vashon Park District Levy to be decided by voters April 25
It is quite likely your life is touched by the presence of the Vashon Park District.
- Tending the seeds of our island’s stories
- Taking Care of Caregivers: Tax Season Edition
- On being in it to win it during March Madness
- On living large, in a tiny house, for three years on Vashon
- Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
- Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell
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Unique Snohomish and King County childhood education specialists support young children’s success
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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs
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Teacher resigns, following investigation
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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
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Clear communication vs. sticking your head in the oven | Whale’s Tales
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Wax Orchard: Charting the future of a landscape rich in history