Obituaries
Richard Charles Thies
Richard Charles Thies After a long illness, Richard C. Thies went to be with Jesus June 11, 2016.…
News
Cascadia Rising continues on Vashon
The first two days of Cascadia Rising, the region's earthquake disaster, drill have been full of activity,
News
Public invited to tour Mukai House
Vashon’s Friends of Mukai organization finally gained ownership of the historic Mukai House and Garden in April after…
Opinion
Culture of bullying, non-acceptance is not new
To be clear, the problems facing our district are not new.
Opinion
VISD superintendent should not air lawsuit in public
We are all disappointed about the lawsuit against the Vashon Island School District (VISD), especially the families of…
Opinion
Settling with plaintiffs will be admission of guilt for something that didn’t happen
Vashon Island School District Superintendent Michael Soltman should not agree to settle with these families. If he does,…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: DoVE Project opens dialogue about family violence, Title IX and sexual harassment
There has been a lot in the news lately both locally and nationally regarding domestic violence, sexual assault,…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Vashon Fibershed aims to teach about importance of using local, recycled fibers
Eight and a half years ago, my husband and I were driving across the country destined for Vashon.…
Opinion
Likely more to ferry tollbooth changes than meets the eye
Notably lacking in stories about the Fauntleroy tollbooth debacle are the real reasons for the procedure change. Instead,…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Support local events for future of island organizations
Temperatures in the Puget Sound region last weekend climbed to above 90 degrees, causing hundreds to flock to…
Arts
VCA Musical Theater will present new show
Vashon Center for the Arts will hold its first musical theater production on the new stage. Vashon children,…
Arts
David Bowie tribute band, 80s prom this weekend
With the recent death of David Bowie, the rock world lost one its great icons and trailblazers. In…
Arts
Island artist releases book
Island artist Donald Cole's latest work is a vibrant synthesis of a lifetime of cultural immersion, exploring the…