Arts
Dancers step in time to classic modern fairy tale
The supercalifragilisticexpialidocious magic of “Mary Poppins,” the classic Disney movie based on P.L. Travers novels, will be danced…
News
Heights Water cancels boil alert
Heights Water has cancelled its boil-water alert for customers living south of its water towers.
News
Small fire occurs in downtown Vashon
A small fire with heavy smoke broke out in downtown Vashon at lunchtime today.
Letters to the Editor
VARSA’s missing sign served a purpose
Somehow one of our brand new sandwich boards went missing sometime between June 12 and 14. It was…
News
Biologist brings his passion for jellyfish to local aquarium
Chad Widmer thinks jellyfish have gotten a bad rap.
News
VIFR looks to expand volunteer force
Vashon’s fire department will close the window on a new round of volunteer applications next week, and district…
News
Bench in the woods honors late islander
On the morning of Saturday, June 13, a quiet gathering of a dozen people surrounded a new bench…
Letters to the Editor
Beloved dog was friendly to others
We were very sorry to hear that Howard, the beloved guide dog of Lost Lake, is no longer…
Letters to the Editor
Many volunteers prepare for local emergencies
We wanted to thank you for the in-depth article on the CERT organization, (“As CERT changes hands, volunteers…
Opinion
Vashon can work to combat trend in volunteerism | Editorial
Volunteerism is big on Vashon, where there are countless nonprofits that rely on donated labor and islanders frequently…
Arts
Author will read from new thriller with starred reviews
Shannon Kirk, daughter-in-law of islanders Mike and Patti Kirk, will read and sign her new book, “Method 12/33,”…
Arts
Blues-stomping band returns to Red Bike
The Portland blues duo Hillstomp will bring its distinctive backwoods American music to the Red Bike at 8:30…
News
Unseasonably dry weather prompts burn ban
A burn ban was issued this week for unincorporated King County due to the recent unseasonably dry weather.