Obituaries
Jean Bosch
Our dear Jeannie passed away on January 11th on her boat in Quartermaster Harbor, surrounded by loved ones.…
Obituaries
James Arthur “Art” Bryant
James Arthur “Art” Bryant, 90, of Longview, Washington, died peacefully at his home on January 10, 2017.
Obituaries
Joyce Hirman
Joyce Hirman, age 67, of Birch Run, Michigan, passed away suddenly at her home in Norwalk, Connecticut, on…
Opinion
LETTER: Current zoning proposals are unnecessary, will cause too much development
Warning! The draft community plan is laying out our future and when you look closely, you’re not going…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Current polarizing issues cannot tear island apart
This week’s paper brings updates on two issues that have both passionate supporters and opponents on each side:…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Affordable housing is important now, while living within our water resources
The 2016 Vashon-Maury Community Plan process has sharpened concerns about two critical elements: our water resource and affordable…
News
From the community: Island Beach Watcher program launches as part of larger Salish Sea restoration
On several cold, wet nights this winter, while most islanders cozied up by the fire, a group of…
Arts
Acoustic concert raises funds for musicians
Last August, islander Rich Osborne organized a concert for and by island musicians Kat Eggleston and Jim Page.…
Opinion
LETTER: New ‘resist’ movement provides hope
Since November 8, 2016, my voice has been silenced. It is hard to speak. The GOP runs the…
Opinion
LETTER: Bolting into traffic is dangerous
In response to the pedestrian editorial three weeks ago (“Busy intersections, dark nights call for caution,” Jan. 11),…
Opinion
LETTER: Density should be in quantity and scale to protect natural resources
Many of us are rightly concerned about affordable housing on Vashon, myself included. Friends, seniors, young families, people…
Opinion
LETTER: Fear and ignorance can motivate worst in us as a nation
As citizens, it is our responsibility to learn from America’s failures, as well as its successes. In the…