Opinion
Neither snow nor rain lack of stamps impedes Burton post office | Humor
The other day, I walked into the Burton branch of our estimable island post office system, rang the…
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News
Nearing construction, VAA works to keep momentum on arts center project
On a warm July afternoon, Bruce Morser stood on Vashon Highway drawing. While Morser, a professional artist, has…
News
State still processing pot applications
The state Liquor Control Board is still processing more than 7,000 applications it received from around the state…
News
Vashon schools levy is up for renewal
Ballots for King County’s Feb. 11 election were mailed to voters this week and include just one item…
News
Mukai case continues, sent back to lower court
The legal battle over control of the Mukai house and garden will continue, as late last month a…
Letters to the Editor
Horticulture caper is ripe for solving | Humor
I have lately been writing mystery novels, and so, naturally, I wanted to get to the bottom of…
Opinion
Every year, vocabu-sadists terrorize innocent island citizens | Humor
By rights, this story should be appearing in this estimable newspaper’s “Sheriff’s Report.” Why it is not is…
Opinion
Have a tux, silk ties or high heels? Bellevue might be the place for you | Humor
The other day I donated my tuxedo to Granny’s Attic.
Opinion
What makes the Burton Coffee Stand funny? Check out its bulletin board | Humor
I’m going to let you in on a secret: One of the funniest places on Vashon Island is…
Opinion
Could the candy canes become hearts? | Humor
You may have noticed that, despite the fact that spring is almost upon us, the holiday candy cane…
Opinion
G-Men nab elves selling illegal, um, nothing | Humor
It was straight out of one of those black and white movies typically set in prohibition-era Chicago: In…
Opinion
Summer People say goodbye to rainy Vashon | Humor
Perhaps you’ve noticed that there are profound seasonal changes underway on our Island. No, I don’t mean that…
Opinion
Islanders take being neighbors seriously | Humor
During the last few months, I have been explaining (which is hard to do when your tongue’s firmly…