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Ukraine

Arts

Two early music masters to play a concert dedicated to Ukrainians

The concert is the first in a series of four Salish Sea Early Music Festivals to be held…

wilderness

News

Auction supports Vashon Wilderness Program

The auction aims to raise $30,000 for a broad expansion of Vashon Wilderness Programs.

vifr

News

Citing decline in civil discourse, VIFR’s board chair resigns

Andy Johnson, the chair of Vashon Island Fire Rescue’s board of commissioners, resigned from his elected post last…

tax

News

Property taxes up, but less than in 2021

Islanders’ tax bill, on average, will increase by approximately $600 over last year.

Sondheim

Arts

Bask in the music of Stephen Sondheim at VCA

The show will include musical performances by stars of The 5th Avenue Theater including Anne Allgood, Joshua Carter,…

first friday

Arts

First Friday beckons, with both monumental and intimate works

Check out a variety of art exhibits for First Friday, March 4.

stairs

News

Fire district team will make a steep climb for a good cause

VIFR will compete on Sunday, March 13 in the annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb at Seattle’s Columbia Tower.

fire

News

Flaming mail truck stops traffic on Vashon Highway

There were no known injuries in the fire, according to Vashon Island Fire & Rescue Chief Charles Krimmert.

osprey

News

Citing environmental concerns, fire chief advocates for ospreys

Krimmert said he sees the restoration of habitat for the ospreys as directly related to the fire district’s…

tramp harbor

News

Park District gets a windfall, as full levy rate is restored

The Vashon Park District is receiving $210,000 more in property tax revenue this year than it had anticipated…

rainbow

Arts

Rainbow Girls return, at last, to perform on Vashon

Rainbow Girls are known for shows that meld soulful harmonies, layered instrumentals and lyrical content with subject matter…

irish

Arts

Night of Irish music will boast two highly acclaimed players

John Whelen and Sean Cleland will play a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Church…

poets

Arts

Poet laureates share their wisdom in Heritage Museum talk

The conversation, “Vashon Poet Laureates: The Importance of Poetry in the Life of a Small Community,” is free…