News
VIPP cat shelter reopens for adoptions
The Vashon Island Pet Protectors (VIPP) cat shelter, which closed for nearly three months to address a small…
Arts
A celebrated native carver embarks on a sacred path
At the end of a quiet gravel road near the north end of Vashon last week, a small…
News
Ferry fare increases, as well as some discounts, are given a green light
Despite opposition by legislators from communities served by ferries, the Washington State Transportation Commission recently approved ferry fare…
News
Former head of Camp Sealth named director of Vashon Park District
Islander Jan Milligan, who directed Camp Sealth for 15 years, has been hired as the next executive director…
News
Judge agrees Oregon woman can reopen controversial custody plan
A King Count Superior Court Judge said Thursday that he will take time to think before ruling on…
News
Casting for Pinks: A banner year brings anglers to the shore
As the sun began to set on Manzanita Beach one day last week, Islander Joey Pinczes, in sunglasses…
Business
New Vashon family grows its dream business from the ground up
On a sunny day last week, 3-year-old Quentin Cherry hung what he called “fake apples” — brightly painted…
News
Skatepark gets a facelift
Last Saturday a small but determined group of Islanders set out to bring new life to the walls…
Sports
A Vashon league of their own
Islander Pamn Aspiri played co-ed softball on Vashon for more than a decade, usually one of just a…
Sports
Rowing coach accepts position at Georgetown
Steve Full, who coached the Vashon Island Rowing Club for the past year, recently accepted a position as…
Sports
Football season kicks off for all ages
Vashon High School’s football team kicked off the season last week with its first practice on Wednesday, Aug.…
News
New car license fee will allow county to maintain bus service
Vashon drivers, along with the rest of King County, will pay $20 more to renew their car tabs…
News
Illegal burning likely caused house fire
A fire that caused structural damage at a home on Maury Island Monday appeared to have been caused…