Obituaries
Eleanor Jean “DeeDee” Arnold
January 18, 1936 - July 3, 2021
Northwest
More than 129,000 kids in state receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
During first month of eligibility for those ages 5 to 11; expects to slow spread, protect children
News
Senator becomes first GOP candidate for secretary of state
Sen. Keith Wagoner will challenge Democrat Steve Hobbs, who was appointed to the statewide post in November
News
Experts urge caution as variant emerges during holiday season
VashonBePrepared estimates more than half of Vashon’s 5 to 11-year-olds have their first COVID shots.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Orca extravaganza was a reminder of all that is at stake
On Monday, Nov. 22, the J-Pod and K-Pod visited Vashon Island.
News
Thanksgiving Day brings magnificent visitors to island waters
J-Pod orcas visit Point Robinson on Thanksgiving Day.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: The Mystery of Systemic Racism
Economist and islander Tanya Roberts writes about how systemic racism impacts housing & homeownership.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Supporting families this holiday season
The John L. Scott Toy Drive ensures something special is under the tree for island families.
Arts
Arts briefs | Dec. 2 edition
Get tickets to “The Nutcracker,” read an islander’s book about Amanda Knox’s wrongful conviction & more.
Arts
Theater kids will strut their stuff again on VHS stage
After a painfully prolonged pandemic pause, the Vashon High School Theater Department has, at last, unveiled its lineup…
Sports
Vashon’s Turkey Trot draws enthusiastic field of runners
Over 115 runners, walkers, stroller passengers, & furry friends participated in this year’s Turkey Trot
Sports
Bruce Cyra finishes first in his age group in 100-mile race
Cyra ran the Rio Del Lago in Sierra Foothills of California, having recently recovered from COVID-19