Opinion
LETTER: Vote ‘no’ on Prop. 1, commissioners need to come back with more reasonable levy
At a time when our working poor are strugling to make rent payments and our long-time residents on…
Opinion
LETTER: Vote Jan Milligan for fire commissioner
We are endorsing Jan Milligan for fire commissioner. Her leadership and managerial skills are well known on the…
Opinion
LETTER: Levy opponents using incorrect numbers, VIFR needs levy and has plan for money
In a recent commentary, fire levy opponents grossly exaggerated the cost of the levy by projecting tax increases…
Arts
Film shorts fill unscheduled afternoons
Wondering what your children might do during parent-teacher conferences next week? Vashon Film Society and the Vashon Theatre…
Sports
Boys’ tennis sends six players to district tourney
Vashon High School’s boys’ tennis team headed into last week looking ahead to the league tournament last Thursday.…
Sports
Vashon High School harriers improve toward district, state championships
As the Vashon High School Pirates prepare for the district cross-county meet this Saturday, the team is reflecting…
Opinion
LETTER: Fire district needs funding, vote ‘yes’ on Prop. 1
I’m concerned that our fire department is underfunded, so I plan to vote “yes” on Proposition 1. If…
Opinion
LETTER: Vote ‘yes’ on Prop. 1: There is no other option
As a Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) EMT volunteer, I ran for the position of fire commissioner…
Opinion
LETTER: Take Puerto Rico relief efforts into your own hands
The current state of our government’s limited assistance to the people of Puerto Rico is egregious, deplorable and…
Opinion
LETTER: Fire district not asking for too much
I’m fiscally conservative but support the Vashon Island Fire & Rescue levy.
Opinion
LETTER: Senior center’s talent show provided a happy distraction
I am trying not to succumb to despair in the present political climate as Trump tries to destroy…
Opinion
LETTER: Prop. 1 is too much, especially for low-income islanders
While the Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) levy rate has decreased over the years, the amount of…
Sports
VHS wins Homecoming game in double overtime
The Homecoming crowd got what it came for Friday night as it witnessed one of the most exciting…