Obituaries
Lola Louise Nass
Lola Louise Nass, age 92 years, of Seattle, Washington, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 18, 2013, in…
Sports
Girls drop two games in league play
The Vashon Pirate girls basketball team opened Nisqually League play last week with two league games. The Pirates…
Sports
Wrestlers soar through grueling season
Last weekend the Pirate wrestlers had an exceptionally tough schedule and came out on top after seven dual…
Arts
Musicians team up to benefit food bank
This Friday at Nirvana, a stellar lineup of local musicians will sing for food — though not for…
Arts
Island musician on a quest for change
Island native Jacob Bain believes that music, like any art form, has the power to change lives. Founder…
News
Unexpected whale watching
Ferry riders were in for a treat on Saturday afternoon as a pod of orcas passed through the…
News
Couple leaves a legacy of protection at Judd Creek
When Jim and Elaine Scott moved to their property at the mouth of Judd Creek 50 years ago,…
News
Rotary gives thousands for homelessness prevention
Last week homelessness prevention efforts on the island got a boost when Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS)…
News
Vashon students at top of state math contest
Sixteen Vashon students representing The Harbor School, McMurray Middle School and Vashon High School took high honors at…
Opinion
Holidays help us to reflect on the gift of life
A main point of holidays and holy days alike is to find moments of wholeness. Holidays are intended…
Opinion
Volunteer effort is impressive, but are you prepared? | Editorial
When it comes to disaster preparedness, Vashon is doing pretty well. Should a major storm, earthquake or other…
Letters to the Editor
We need to consider all the facts about marijuana
As a long time islander, I would like to weigh in on an off island growing operation moving…