News
Schools say plans, preventions in place against gun violence
VISD, VIFR and King County Sheriff’s Office outline plans in responding to gun violence at schools.
News
Chamber readies Strawberry Festival, with new director at helm
This year’s festival, set for Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July 17, is being billed, as was the…
Opinion
Editorial: A tale of two districts
Good governance — as our calm and steadfast Health Care District has shown — is possible. We hope…
News
Fire Chief Charles Krimmert placed on leave, pending investigation
Assistant Fire Chief Matt Vinci will lead Vashon Island Fire Rescue during Krimmert’s two-week leave.
Arts
Mode Music Vashon will have a grand reopening on First Friday
The studio’s location in Vashon Village, is a shared, multi-purpose space for music lessons, performing arts education, visual…
Arts
VALISE unveils a new three-person show on First Friday
In July, VALISE Gallery will present “Three Artists, Three Visions,” an exhibit featuring the drawings and paintings of…
Arts
Fifth annual Summer Arts Fest set to launch at arts center
This year marks the fifth summer that Vashon Center for the Arts (VCA) will present its sprawling Vashon…
Arts
A new exhibit and book centers youth voices, poetry and art
Island storyteller, poet and teaching artist Merna Ann Hecht has teamed up again with other island artists to…
News
Islanders gather in town to protest the demise of Roe v. Wade
Almost 50 islanders took part in a spirited protest at the four-way intersection in Vashon’s business district in…
News
Dockton Marina reopens, just in time for summer fun
Moorage and use of the pier are now available with space for 30 boats — with many in…
News
Fireworks to return to Harbor, laser light show is also back
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the skies over Quartermaster Harbor will once again light up…
News
Both boats and a book will launch at hydro races
A book by lifelong islander, artist, and hydroplane race aficionado Brian Brenno will launch at 5 a.m. Monday,…
Arts
Acclaimed Chilean band adds Vashon to national tour
The band has produced six albums and an EP, two of which are homages to Chilean music and…