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Projects, programs in future parks’ planning

In 2019, the Vashon Park District will set out to complete the first of a number of deferred…

Group petitions Port of Seattle over plane noise

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Group petitions Port of Seattle over plane noise

Islanders who are bothered by noise from air traffic over Vashon delivered a petition to the Port of…

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Pool to offer quiet swim times for elderly, disabled

The benefits of swimming for those with limited abilities are many, said Aquatics Manager Ann White.

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County certifies election results

King County has certified the results of the November midterm election, and voters — including islanders — mailed…

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County to host shoreline management workshop

King County will host a workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Land Trust…

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Park district adjusts fiscal management policy

Last week, board members voted to change the Vashon Park District’s general financial management policy in order to…

Orca task force proposals leave work to do

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Orca task force proposals leave work to do

Island experts report mixed feelings about the task force’s proposals.

Islander launches pilot program to feed pets

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Islander launches pilot program to feed pets

Islander Kay Farris, a veterinary technician, said animals have always been a meaningful part of her life.

Remembering AIDS: Events will honor islanders

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Remembering AIDS: Events will honor islanders

“The overall thrust of the four days is activism.”

Islanders protest Trump’s attorney general pick

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Islanders protest Trump’s attorney general pick

A crowd of 70 islanders, joined by the Backbone Campaign, protested at the four-way stop Friday evening in…

Joe Nguyen, newly elected to state senate, looks ahead

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Joe Nguyen, newly elected to state senate, looks ahead

Joe Nguyen, the son of Vietnamese immigrants and a lifelong resident of the 34th Legislative District, won the…

Oral history project underway for Vashon World AIDS Day festival

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Oral history project underway for Vashon World AIDS Day festival

Longtime islander Peter Serko has arranged for a series of events to tell the stories of those from…

High school production club is the star of the show

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High school production club is the star of the show

“It was really started by students and for students.”