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Poetry Well for June features island’s first poet laureate

The Poetry Well is a monthly column that showcases island poetry. This month includes a poem by Vashon's…

Obituaries

Michael Parkis

Our much loved husband, father, and friend, Michael Parkis, left us on June 5, after several years of…

Obituaries

Cleatius Gouldman

Cleatius Gouldman Come celebrate the life of the extraordinary man we all knew as Cleatius Gouldman. A potluck…

Obituaries

Steven Wayne Fadness

Steven Wayne Fadness Steven Wayne Fadness died June 2, 2016. He is known to many islanders for his…

News

Memorial celebration for Darryl Caldwell on Thursday

A memorial celebration for Darryl James Caldwell, who died on May 22, will be held from 6:30 to…

Opinion

All Island Reads event can help make island aware of bullying, privilege

Reading about the bullying lawsuit I am overwhelmed by the pain. The pain of we who bully, of…

Opinion

Vashon Schools Foundation needs community donations

Our kids need you. Vashon Schools Foundation (VSF) is committed to filling the gap in public school funding;…

Christie True

Opinion

Sheepdog classic is a testament to personalities, relationships of both dogs and handlers

My husband and I moved to Vashon Island in 1992. We had been living in Seattle for several…

Opinion

Recent ferry confusion calls for better communication

On May 23, Washington State Ferries officials changed the loading and ticketing procedures at the Fauntleroy Ferry dock.…

First Friday artists

Arts

June First Friday features art in multiple mediums

Kathy Larsdotter, a long-time Vashon potter, will exhibit her new paintings titled, "I See Home: Images from Vashon…

Sports

VHS track and field brings home four state medals

The giant banner at Eastern Washington University's Roos Field read, "You're in the inferno." The atmosphere at the…

News

Chef Lia Lira opens much anticipated Bramble House restaurant this week

Islanders have one more option for on-island dining with the grand opening of Lia (Bardeen) Lira's much-anticipated Bramble…

VHS Pirates bested Hoquiam 10-6 Saturday to win the 1A state championship game.

News

VHS Pirates best defending champs Hoquiam for state 1A baseball title

For the Vashon High School Pirates baseball team, it was the perfect happily-ever-after ending to a fairy tale…