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Park district levy barely passes

Island voters have apparently renewed the Vashon Park District’s levy by a narrow margin. Election results updated Monday…

Obituaries

William J. Furlong

William Furlong was born in Seattle in December, 1930 to William and Ernestine Furlong, and passed away on…

Jiji Saunders will demonstrate the wax encaustic painting technique in her studio during the tour.

Arts

Artists will open their doors for studio tour

The first two weekends in May kick off the Spring Art Studio Tour, when over 30 island artists…

Facing Latinos on Vashon Island

Arts

Art blossoms at art spots on First Friday

Café Luna will exhibit the fine art photography of island photographer Lori Kay. Heron’s Nest will feature Mary…

Goalie Duncan McMillan

Sports

Vultures rank second in league

The Vashon Vultures lacrosse team is sitting in second place behind Klahowya, sporting a 4-2 league record and…

Obituaries

Richard Lowell Rhoads

Richard (Dick) Rhoads died peacefully at his granddaughter’s home after succumbing to cancer. He is survived by his…

Larissa de Ruyter

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School, parents work to draw attention to a pesky but persistent issue

It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that when Sarah Day, nurse for the Vashon schools, began to…

Letters to the Editor

Islanders need to step up for the park district board

Win or lose on the levy, the deadline for folks who are willing to run for a seat…

Letters to the Editor

Car wash efforts can make a difference

Junior Crew rocks! For a lot of reasons, but just now for the rowers and parents who put…

Opinion

Strong candidates needed to revamp the park board | Editorial

By the time this paper comes out, we’ll likely know whether the Vashon Park District’s levy was renewed…

Opinion

Schools foundation supports a robust education for all Vashon students

It’s the time of year when the Vashon Schools Foundation has its annual pledge drive. It’s one of…

Sports

Soccer team defeats two rivals on the pitch

Last week, Vashon boys’ soccer team played two league home games that were must win in order to…

Arts

Incendiary play ignites issues of race, class and power

“The North Pool,” a one-act psychological drama that involves an emotionally and politically charged conversation between a high…