News
Volunteers needed for Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival starts next week, and volunteers are still needed to make the event run smoothly.
News
On the wing: Keeping up with island butterflies
Last Saturday, with its afternoon sunny skies and 70-degree temperatures, was a good day for counting butterflies.
Opinion
Editorial: Fourth of July: Could we consider quieter options for island celebrations?
The Fourth of July is fading from memory as we head into Vashon’s largest celebration, the Strawberry Festival.…
News
Neighborcare’s school clinic surpasses first-year goals
Neighborcare’s school-based clinic completed a successful first year and remains open one day a week this summer for…
News
Vashon teacher salaries will rise 10 percent this fall
Vashon public school teachers will see their salaries increase an average of 10 percent in the next school…
News
American Hero Quilts continues to draw recognition for its work
Fourteen years after islander Sue Nebeker and a group of island volunteers created 100 quilts at a quilt-a-thon…
News
Dine out to benefit food bank
The Vashon-Maury Community Food Bank and three island restaurants are partnering in a new program, called Dine Out…
News
New members appointed to ferry advisory committee
King Councilmember Joe McDermott has appointed two new members to the Vashon Ferry Advisory Committee, islanders Justin Hirsch…
News
District democrats, local alliance endorse two for senate seat
Earlier this month, the 34th District Democrats endorsed two of the 11 candidates running for the state Senate…
News
Highway paving project is underway — expect delays on the road, and possibly the ferries
For months, islanders have been hearing about the big paving project set for this summer and had their…
News
Vashon High School class of 2018 graduates
Vashon’s class of 2018 graduated in the gym last Saturday evening, with a spillover crowd watching the ceremony…
News
Effort underway to connect licensed caregivers with those who need services
In recent weeks, an effort has taken root on the island to find families and individuals who may…
News
Fire department cancels ‘Your Call’ program, sees worsening fire protection rating
Fire district officials recently announced two changes that may affect some islanders financially.