Obituaries
Janice Ruth “Jan” Solandros (née Aaseby) | 1939-2026
A memorial will be held on Jan 31 at Yahn & Son Funeral Home, in Auburn.
Obituaries
Bob Ellis | 1933-2025
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Vashon United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, February…
Opinion
Q&A: Vashon’s top questions: From orcas to underwear
For almost 25 years I’ve been writing the odd column for island newspapers, with the accent on “odd.”…
Opinion
Vote yes to renew Vashon’s school levy
Pop quiz time, Vashon! What do school athletes, custodians and substitute teachers on our island have in common?
Opinion
Housing and accountability
Just over a year after its ribbon cutting, Island Center Homes is doing what it was built to…
News
Happenings | Jan. 22 edition
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the…
Sports
Big week on the mats for Pirate wrestlers
The Vashon High School boys and girls wrestling teams were busy and successful this past week, competing in…
News
How one islander plants to support local pollinators
Asters blushing pink against the misty dusk, crimson-colored huckleberry stems laden with unopened buds, a clump of weedy…
News
Islanders mark one year of Trump’s presidency with walkout
To the steady sound of drumbeats, about 80 protesters gathered at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the four-way stop…