Ferries
The Vashon fire district chief and commissioners have released separate public letters this week to Washington State Ferries, with one letter asking for improved service… Continue reading
Community
Midge Grace is proud of her service with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
Politics
Last week, as part of Ballotpalooza at Vashon High School, state senate candidates Shannon Braddock and Joe Nguyen participated in a debate that included close-to-home… Continue reading
Politics
The political season was in full swing last Monday night at Ballotpalooza at Vashon High School, an event that raised more than $1,000 for The… Continue reading
Washington State Ferries will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vashon High School this evening about its most recent schedule proposal… Continue reading
Final work on the new Vashon High School turf field is being completed, but community access has been delayed beyond the end of October, the… Continue reading
Slade McSheehy settles into role at a challenging time for schools
With the fall election just weeks away, islanders will have a chance to hear the island’s two state senate candidates debate, learn about the initiatives… Continue reading
With the goal of better serving residents in unincorporated areas, King County is establishing the Department of Local Services and last week named John Taylor… Continue reading
From the time he was a boy, islander Chris O’Brien heard stories about his grandmother’s cousin Alan Bedell, who set a record crossing the country… Continue reading
King County Search and Rescue was called to the island last Thursday to search for a missing 73-year-old woman, who, early the next morning, was… Continue reading
A decade ago, on 5 acres of old growth forest near the heart of Vashon, islander Erin Kenny started something rarely heard of at the… Continue reading
The herbicide Roundup has been in the news recently for its potential to cause cancer. Last week, Island Home Center & Lumber created news of… Continue reading
Vashon Partners in Education (PIE) continues its support of teachers and students through its annual phone-a-thon, which takes place Oct. 9 to 11. Since its… Continue reading
Vashon Youth & Family Services has recently received its third Best Starts for Kids grant from King County. This grant funded the creation of a… Continue reading
An estimated 800 guests attended the Vashon Japan Festival at Mukai Farm and Garden last Saturday, such a good turnout that organizers have already started… Continue reading
Community members make wish list for health care services
After nine years working as a naturopathic physician on Vashon, Nicole Maxwell is leaving the island with her family for Boise, Idaho, where the cost… Continue reading
Last week on Wednesday, members of one of the island’s unions stood on the corner of Vashon Highway and Cemetery Road with signs declaring what… Continue reading
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue has purchased a new ambulance, which will soon be put into service as the first-out aid car for many of… Continue reading
