News
Islander seeks donations for prom, will host free boutique next month
With prom season coming up, islander Mardi Ledbetter is collecting formal wear she will offer free to island…
News
Islander recounts legal effort in state’s travel ban fight
Late last month islander Colleen Melody was spending a Saturday morning working at home when she began receiving…
News
Vashon recognizes ‘Day of Remembrance’
An overflowing crowd filled the front room at the Mukai House and Garden on Sunday for a ceremony…
News
Theater’s Oscar Night ending after 20 years
When the doors at the Vashon Theatre open this Sunday, it will be for the 20th — and…
News
Local journalists talk shop in eraof ‘alternative facts,’ ‘fake news’
Four local journalists spoke about the media’s current tasks and challenges last Thursday at a fundraiser to send…
News
VYFS’ Playspace for sale, Vashon Children’s Center will close
Vashon Youth &Family Services placed its Playspace building up for sale earlier this month in a move agency…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Current affordable housing proposal provides opportunity
There has been much controversy about zoning recommendations under the recent King County Community Service Area Plan process.…
News
Repair cafes coming to Vashon
The Vashon Tool Library and Zero Waste Vashon have partnered to bring the island a repair cafe in…
News
Public meeting set to address affordable housing, community plan
King County will host a public meeting on affordable housing next week that will include issues that have…
News
Island group still working to settle refugees on Vashon
Refugees have been much in the news since President Donald Trump’s recent executive order and the legal action…
News
Landslides close 103rd near ferry dock, Quartermaster Road
A landslide has closed 103rd Ave. S.W. near the ferry dock parking lot. King County Roads Maintenance Manager…
News
Number of islanders without power drops, more than 500 still waiting
As of mid-afternoon Wednesday, 525 islanders were without power after Sunday’s snow, while crews continued to work on…
News
Thousands without power after heavy Sunday night snowfall
Islanders woke to a thick blanket of snow on Monday morning, many without power and contending with downed…