News
King County drops Wax Orchard from off-leash dog park search
County says the search for a dog park location will continue
News
Two guilty pleas, one charged in island criminal cases
Here’s the latest on two criminal incidents, and an islander has been charged in a third recent case.
News
Manzanita, Frog Holler swell with new 150+ acre park preservations
Vashon’s public park space is growing by more than 150 acres across the Manzanita Natural Area and Frog…
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Dogged fire crew rescues canine Kirby from KVI beach cliff
Kirby, a curious 2-and-a-half year old, went over a slope at KVI and ended up on a narrow…
News
‘Septic Sisters’ to help islanders with wastewater treatment systems
The group will help islanders plumb the depths of their knowledge about septic system maintenance.
News
New Land Trust director looks to the future of conservation
The Vashon nonprofit has selected Theron Shaw to lead its efforts.
Arts
Waking the dragon of Vashon’s music scene at Sporty’s
“There is an underbelly to this island … and they love this”
News
Dockton Park playground to close temporarily for final construction stage
The closure is anticipated to last one to two months.
News
Coast Guard unveils “Whale Desk” to steer ships clear of Puget Sound whales
Program will help endangered whales, but isn’t panacea for their plight, experts say
Opinion
My friend Ms. Sadie
Last weekend, I flew to San Francisco to attend the biggest birthday bash I’ve ever seen.
News
As legislature hones budget, Vashon eyes expanded water taxi service
Proposed funding would increase weekday, midday service on the route.
News
Sheriff’s office talks crime rates at community council meeting
Overall crime was down 11% last year.