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COMMENTARY: The hardest part of parenting is letting go

Opinion

COMMENTARY: The hardest part of parenting is letting go

When you have a child, they never tell you what the hardest part of being a parent is.…

Opinion

LETTER: Many at park district worked hard to ensure community was heard

On behalf of the Seals Swim Team, Vashon’s swimming community, the many island organizations, business owners and thousands…

Opinion

LETTER: Historical amnesia is deadly to democratic vigilance

On Tuesday, May 16, islanders gathered in an act of remembrance of 124 Japanese Americans who were forcibly…

Opinion

LETTER: Island nonprofit requests financial assistance

Seeds4Success, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded 10 years ago to ensure children and adults impacted with disabilities are…

Opinion

LETTER: Thank you to those who made pool cover possible

Thank you to the Vashon Park District (VPD) board for voting “yes” on covering our outdoor pool. This…

Julianna Wright as Princess Aurora and Duncan Barlow as the prince. (Kent Phelan Photo)

Arts

Sleeping Beauty performed at VCA

A new dance dimension will help awaken the slumbering princess in VCA Center for Dance’s production of “Sleeping…

The Van Redeker Band (Courtesy Photo)

Arts

Popular bands plays at Red Bike

The Van Redeker Band will bring its dynamic interpretations of songs by some of music’s greatest songwriters to…

Obituaries

Nina Murano

Nina Murano, whose wry wit and outspoken political views delighted some and upset others, died on April 30…

Obituaries

Dr. Charles George Weispfenning

Dr. Charles George Weispfenning, born February 18, 1933, passed away peacefully in his home on May 12, 2017,…

Obituaries

Phyllis M. Garrison

Phyllis M. Garrison, 89, of Vashon passed away on May 2, 2017.

‘Snow White’ to be performed at VHS theater

Arts

‘Snow White’ to be performed at VHS theater

Vashon Dance Academy and Dance!Vashon will present their annual performance featuring over 100 young dancers, along with a…

Islanders cooling off at the pool over Memorial Day weekend (Scott Bonney Photo)

News

Pool opens to hundreds of swimmers, free lessons begin

The Vashon Pool was a popular place on the island last weekend when it opened for the season.…

Memorial Day ceremony recognizes, honors veterans

News

Memorial Day ceremony recognizes, honors veterans

Vashon’s Memorial Day ceremony, moderated by island veteran Mike Mattingly, focused on World War II veterans this year.