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Obituaries

Cyna Brandt

Cyna Brandt, a long time Island resident, died peacefully on July 17, just three days before her 61st…

Obituaries

Paul Wallrof

Beloved University of Puget Sound football coach, Paul “Big Wally” Wallrof has died at the age of 86.…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Health care, ferries: Summer goes out with a roar

The island closed out August with a bang last week, with meetings about ferry service and health care,…

News

Quartermaster Harbor closed to recreational shellfish harvesting

The Washington State Department of Health closed all Quartermaster Harbor beaches to recreational shellfish harvesting last week after…

COMMENTARY: We must work together to plan for the future

Opinion

COMMENTARY: We must work together to plan for the future

I attended the ferry users’ meeting last Wednesday evening and, like most people, was disappointed in the proposed…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Schedule options will not accomplish goals

At the Vashon Ferry Advisory Committee public meeting last week, it was stated that there are two issues…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Food bank partnership a success

Here’s a progress report on “Dine Out Against Hunger,” the summer-long partnership between the Vashon Maury Community Food…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: District should extend its quest for equity to all employees

In a recent email to the Vashon Island School District (VISD) community, new school superintendent, Dr. Slade McSheehy,…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Humanity

We need more love

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: ‘Layover’ stops would prompt activist intervention

I was unable to attend the Ferry Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, Aug. 29. However, I do have a…

Pirates lose first game of season to Sultan

Sports

Pirates lose first game of season to Sultan

The Vashon Pirates traveled to Sultan Friday night for their season opener. The final score — 0-55 —…

First Friday art walk offers something for everyone

Arts

First Friday art walk offers something for everyone

This first Friday will be full of creativity on display. Most galleries and art spots will be open…

Make time for music

Arts

Make time for music

Some’tet to play at VCA