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Few things can induce March Madness in gardeners and ecologists like the springtime advance of invasive plants, and few invasive plants are as resilient (or tasty) as the Himalayan blackberry, which is actually native to Armenia and Iran. Cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

Opinion

March Madness

A cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

Courtesy photo
Olympus competitors at regional Quiz Rally from left to right: (top row) Clara Wiley, Addie Davidson, Emmy Archambault, Eloise Larson, Maggie Uhlir, Vivian Grace, Anna Wiley (bottom row) Courtney Secor, McKenzie Bomber, Juliette Kelly, Patricia Haley, Guinevere Kelly, and Jude Kelly

Sports

Island pony club sweeps competition at regional Quiz Rally

It was a dream day for the hardworking club.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | March 27 edition

Letter writers praise “Ride The Cyclone,” criticize Trump

Elizabeth Fitterer

Opinion

Commentary: Lost in — and out of — America

This February, when it reached an icy 25 degrees on Vashon, I flew to Madrid.

Steve Bergman

Opinion

Commentary: An epic fix for Vashon’s rogue tires

How often have you noticed derelict tires littering our island’s beaches?

Slade McSheehy

Opinion

Commentary: Celebrating our women educators

Let’s recognize the female staff who work to shape the next generation.

The Vashon Daughter’s Dance is always a special night of celebration. (Courtesy photo)

Arts

Step lively: Vashon’s Daughter’s Dance will soon return

It’s a night for dancing, laughter, and making cherished memories.

Dawn Stief photo
Vashon forward Mason Haynes preparing to run at three Bush defenders.

Sports

Pirates emerge undefeated from tough bouts

Two weeks into the season, the Vashon Pirates boys soccer team is undefeated and still growing.

News

News Briefs | March 27 edition

Join an upcoming public safety roundtable hosted by the community council.

Lance Mercer Photo 
Pete Droge will perform with his partner in music and life, Elaine Summers, on March 29, at Vashon Center for the Arts.

Arts

Recommended: Pete Droge premieres new album

Pete Droge is a low-key, easy-going guy — Vashon through and through.

Pete Droge will perform with his partner in music and life, Elaine Summers, on March 29, at Vashon Center for the Arts. (Lance Mercer photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | March 27 edition

Pete Droge and Havurah concerts are coming up.

Opinion

Editorial: Let’s keep the water taxi sailing

Now is the time to advocate for maintaining our water taxi service.

John (Jacq) Henry Skeffington

Obituaries

John (Jacq) Henry Skeffington

He will be remembered as a caring and kind soul.