Opinion
LETTER: Learning about white privilege must be experiential
In his letter to the editor 6/28/17, one thing Chuck Hirman objected to was sweeping generalizations of white…
Opinion
LETTER: Common ground can only be found through communication
Last week was a great week – the Washington Legislature passed a budget that improves education funding and…
Arts
Poetry Well for July
The Poetry Well is a monthly column that showcases island poetry. This month includes a poem by Merna…
Arts
VCA Bramblefest features Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies, the popular Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band, will be the star of Bramblefest, Vashon Center for…
Arts
UMO Resistance Cabaret performs at ACT
UMO and guest artists will present “UMO Resistance Cabaret” in Seattle for three nights only on Friday, Saturday…
Arts
Islander’s documentary returns to Vashon Theatre
“Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton,” a documentary by islander Stephen Silha, will be shown at 6…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Despite hard-fought state budget compromise, school funding will hit local taxpayers hard
It is often said around Olympia that budgets are moral documents — that they show our true values.…
News
Seals team begins fundraising effort
The Vashon Seals Swim Team is kicking off a fund-raising effort in order to pay for an inflatable…
News
State gathering feedback on ferry fare increase
Ferry fares are expected to rise more than 2 percent for pedestrians and standard vehicles come October, and…
News
Pure launches app, installs self-ordering kiosks
In the past few months, Vashon has gained a food delivery service, online food shopping service and two…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Island’s changing town is sign of the times
Only four percent of Americans have never purchased anything online. But perhaps what is even more impressive is…
Opinion
LETTER: Beware of flammable chemical in wood stain, shed caught fire
Last month, our shed burned down, taking with it at least one of our large stately cedar trees.…
Opinion
LETTER: Why I Care: How to make our community more supportive
It saddens me that local immigrants are feeling less secure and more isolated. Our policies and the definitions…