Arts
The ABCs of Vashon’s sea life
Island educator Barbara Gustafson will read from her recently published book, “Vashon ABCs: An Exploration of Shore Life,”…
News
VYFS hopes program changes will better serve islanders’ needs
Vashon Youth & Family Services, the island’s largest social service agency, recently restructured in an effort to better…
News
Preparing for pot: Officials ready the rules
Proposed regulations regarding Initiative 502, which legalized marijuana use in the state, could mean that Vashon will see…
News
Gone fishing: pinks head to the sound
The sun sank low in the sky last Friday evening while families with young children cast their lines…
News
Concerns about herbicide use bring change in practice at Maury park
An islander’s concerns about herbicide use at the Maury Island Marine Park have prompted changes in the use…
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Islanders invited to comment on marijuana ordinance
Several public officials will be on Vashon next week, seeking input on proposed zoning regulations that will govern…
News
Former islander drowns near Shelton
Katiana Taylor, a 2011 graduate of Vashon High school, died Sunday evening while swimming with friends in Lake…
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Island’s second credit union will open by year’s end
Nearly three years after a community effort brought Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union to Vashon, an additional credit…
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Island group hopes to open woodworking cooperative
Thanks to the generosity of an islander retiring from a career in high-end cabinetry work, Vashon may soon…
News
Sheriff’s office investigates a string of residential burglaries on Vashon
One day this spring, when Linda Bianchi went to put away a pearl earring she’d recently had repaired,…
News
Local psychiatrist will speak on forgiveness and healing
An islander who is a consulting psychiatrist and an author will give a talk next week on the…
Arts
Islanders can feast their eyes at a quilt show
Several island merchants are displaying quilts this week in a colorful prelude to the Vashon Quilt Guild’s show,…
Business
Islanders put local bakery up for sale
After nearly six years running Bob’s Bakery, the owners have put the longtime island business up for sale.