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Vashon’s lightweight women rig the boat they would later row to a gold medal. From left are Celia Congdon

Sports

Master rowers beat the heat at Regionals

Rule one: Apply sunscreen liberally. Rule two: Stay continually hydrated. Rule three: Stay under the shade of the…

Sports

Bill Burby fun run set for Strawberry Festival weekend

The Bill Burby Inspirational 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk will celebrate 35 years this year on Saturday, July…

Larry Dubois with middle school students during a recent Community Day.

News

Beloved McMurray teachers receives Doors of Opportunity award

McMurray Middle School teacher Larry Dubois recently brought home Vashon PTSA’s Doors of Opportunity Award.

Obituaries

Mary Rosenbaum

Mary Rosenbaum, a 52-year resident of Vashon, passed away July 7 at the Vashon Community Care Center. She…

News

Marilyn Smith

Marilyn Smith Marilyn was born in 1938 on her family’s dairy farm near the small Wisconsin town of…

Deliah Pearl and the Mantarays will play at the Red Bike.

Arts

1940s music to fill Bike

Delilah Pearl and the Mantarays will return to the Red Bike at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Children play during an outdoor concert last summer.

Arts

Outdoor concerts begin

Former Seattleite and rising country singer Zoe Muth will lead her band, the Lost High Rollers, to kick…

The gallery walk will include work by Jiji Saunders at VALISE Gallery.

Arts

Celebrate summer with a colorful bouquet of art

Most art spots and galleries are open from 6 to 9 p.m.

Letters to the Editor

Plan for paramedics sounds half-baked

Although our community was informed that Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s (VIFR) paramedic program is being absorbed into…

Letters to the Editor

Use fireworks safely and responsibly to avoid a fire this holiday

For many years Vashon has enjoyed the benefits of responsible fireworks usage — we have had four years…

Letters to the Editor

Supreme Court ruling paves the way for true equality

I just heard the news that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of equal marriage rights. Although I…

Obituaries

Truxtun Craven

Truxtun Craven died peacefully in his sleep June 27, 2015 at the age of 88. He was born…

Arts

Solo show rises from the ashes

Performance artist Mik Kuhlman's new show "House #30" will open at Seattle's West Lenin Theater this weekend.