Opinion
Food bank’s Picnics in the Park program keeps life pure and simple
While I was sitting in a coffee shop going intently about my business, a toddler with pink polka…
Opinion
VHS principal is being wrongfully slandered
I have worked and lived in this community since March 2011, and my wife and I love the…
Opinion
Island schools a very different place from perspective of special needs students
Social media was abuzz recently about the lawsuit against Vashon Island School District: Some were angered, certain that…
Opinion
Safety around fireworks is crucial
Last year's fireworks season was during a record-breaking heat wave, the fire danger was extreme, but people used…
Opinion
County’s suggestions to clean up Maury Open Space are not acceptable, need public input
Is the King County parks department making the right decision at the Maury Island Open Space cleanup site?…
Obituaries
John Ericksen
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR REV. JOHN ERICKSEN TO BE HELD AT VASHON CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUNDAY,…
Arts
Popular band buzzes back to the Red Bike
The perennially popular island band Bill Brown and the Kingbees will play a free show at 8:30 p.m.…
Opinion
Political rhetoric around shooting calls for personal vigilance against judgement
I've been thinking for the last few days on the latest tragedy and really trying to see things…
Opinion
Advice for those of us not graduating and leaving
A huge congratulations to all of the island seniors who graduated on Saturday and are taking the next…
Opinion
Community needs to stop bullying families filing suit
Like many people, I was saddened by the death of Harambe, the gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo. I…
Opinion
Fourth of July fireworks display not worth the damage inflicted
Yes! I agree with Jan and Charlie Peterson's letter ("Stop fireworks to keep island, water clean," June 15),…