Lifelong islander captures crowds with famous 1950s hydroplane
No matter where you stand in lifelong islander Larry Fuller’s shop, you’re always looking at her: the gleaming, streamlined replica… Continue reading
Strawberry Festival returns this weekend
Vashon’s largest party, the Strawberry Festival, will begin this Friday and last throughout the weekend, with standard favorites as well… Continue reading
News
Burn ban is now in effect
The King County fire marshal has issued a fire safety burn ban in unincorporated areas of King County, including Vashon.… Continue reading
State Senate hopefuls to join island forum
Several of the candidates vying for Sharon Nelson’s senate seat will be on Vashon next Wednesday evening for a moderated… Continue reading
Arts
Publish the Quest brings blues, rock, ska, and pop to the Bike
According to island music impresario Pete Welch, the “biggest party of the year” will take place at 9 p.m. Saturday,… Continue reading
New shows added to Vashon Summer Arts Fest
A slew of shows by local visual artists are now on view as part of Vashon Summer Arts Fest, at… Continue reading
Sports
Island rowers, coach, heading to world champs on U.S. National Team
This week, two rowers who grew up on Vashon and learned to row in Quartermaster Harbor will head off to Continue reading...
Opinion
COMMENTARY: VCA rep: Kay White’s trust warrants further explanation
By SCOTT BENNER In attempting to cover the story of Kay White’s 2008 trust, Liz Shepherd’s article did not cover… Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Kindness in Mexico a stark contrast to U.S. policies
I woke Sunday morning, Feb. 11, in the campground of San Lucas Cove on the Baja Peninsula, wanting to drive… Continue reading
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