News
Letters to legislators requested regarding ferry service, budget
The head of Vashon’s Ferry Advisory Committee is urging islanders to write their elected officials in Olympia about…
News
Island employers: Housing expenses out of reach for many employees
The cost of Vashon rental housing has climbed in recent years while typical island wages have not kept…
News
Planning advisory group puts forth two proposals for denser zoning
In a contentious public meeting last week, the Community Advisory Group working on Vashon’s Community Service Area plan…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: AmeriGas has fallen short in serving many on Vashon
With the release of the King County fire investigators’ report regarding the Vashon Energy fire, we have a…
News
County, Neighborcare Health officials address expected repeal of Affordable Care Act
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating the “swift repeal” of the Affordable Care Act, King…
News
Long in coming, paramedic transition complete, new firefighters hired
Nearly three years after questions arose about best practices for Vashon’s paramedic service, change to that service is…
News
County sheriff says deputies will not ask about immigration status
King County Sheriff John Urquhart joined a chorus of other city and law enforcement officials last week when…
Sports
Vashon boys’ basketball sits at first in league after two wins
Pirates sweep Charles Wright Academy
News
Investigators point to human error as cause of Vashon Energy fire
The December Vashon Energy fire was caused by an employee repairing a hose nozzle inside the building and…
News
From D.C. to Seattle and Vashon, islanders march against Trump, for human rights
Hundreds of islanders helped make history last Saturday, when they lent their voices, walking feet and sign-making creativity…
News
Preparedness forum, CERT class to be offered next month
VashonBePrepared will offer a free seminar focusing on household preparedness next week, providing information on issues such as…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: What’s next: Moving on from weekend marches
The largest single-day protest in U.S history has just taken place. Estimates are that one out of every…