Letters to the Editor
Franciscans, others worked well to provide local care
A note to praise our Vashon community, particularly the Vashon Health Center and our pharmacy. Our daughter Bria…
News
Officials tell concerned ferry riders they’ll look to remedy situation at Fauntleroy
Nearly 100 islanders showed up at a Washington State Ferries meeting last week, largely to express concern over…
Letters to the Editor
We could have a say in new pot operations, profits
The potential of growing legally sanctioned marijuana is a mixed bag for our community. Yes, seemingly usable commercial…
Letters to the Editor
Angst over marijuana on Vashon is hypocritical
I find the hand-wringing over growing marijuana on Vashon pathetically hypocritical or, at best, terribly misinformed. We welcome…
Opinion
Islanders have been heard in ferry schedule rewrite | Editorial
Last week on Vashon we saw the public process work well. Officials from Washington State Ferries, after hearing…
Obituaries
Karl Osborne Steen
Karl Osborne Steen passed away December 9, 2013 on Vashon Island, Washington. Karl was born on March 1,…
News
Winterfest returns with tree lighting, parade
Vashon will kick off the holiday season this weekend with activities for all ages.
News
VYFS’ basic needs program loses funding
Unless it finds a new source of funding, Vashon Youth & Family Services’ (VYFS) basic needs program could…
Arts
Friday kicks off a weekend full of art
What a weekend for island arts. Not only is this weekend the beginning of the Holiday Art Studio…
Letters to the Editor
Cameras are needed to slow drivers down
Since I came to our house on Vashon Highway in 1965, the speeding has never stopped. Nasty tempered…
Letters to the Editor
VYFS needs support
I declare, with the deepest appreciation and gratitude, that Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) is the mental…
Letters to the Editor
The cycle of abuse must be stopped
Thank you for your clear and insightful article, “History of childhood trauma high on Vashon,” Nov. 20.
Letters to the Editor
Recent study has little value
Several thoughts came to mind on reading the Beachcomber story on childhood trauma (“History of childhood trauma high…