Opinion
GOP is not the cause of polarization | Letter to the Editor
Someone should tell Sen. Sharon Nelson that the positions set forth in her March 21 commentary (“Gamesmanship brings…
Arts
Take in an art cruise | First Friday Listing
As usual, Vashon will be awash with art this Friday. Plan your First Friday gallery cruise stops with…
Arts
A jazz giant plays a show on Vashon
Scrape, a 16-piece string orchestra known for performing the music of composers Eyvind Kang and Jim Knapp, will…
Arts
Spring shows bloom on Vashon | Entertainment Briefs
Theoretics, a band whose music is equal parts hip hop, soul, electronica and funk, will play at 9…
Sports
Island athletes brave the rain to place at track meet
The Pirate track and field team should have packed their rain gear, or perhaps even snorkel gear, for…
News
Sound Publishing names new president
Gloria Fletcher has been named president of Sound Publishing, a company that owns and operates 38 community newspapers…
Obituaries
Kay Evelyn Therkelsen
Kay Therkelsen, age 75, passed away after a long illness and is now at peace. Kay was born…
Obituaries
Shirley Helen Cecelia Johnson Boardman
Shirley Helen Cecelia Johnson Boardman Our beloved Shirley – mother, grandmother, sister and cherished friend – slipped into…
Obituaries
William (Don) Cunningham
William “Don” Cunningham 10/10/31 – 03/28/12 Don was born in Tacoma, Washington to Bill and Vera Cunningham. The…
News
After a long effort, rare bog gets added protection
After nearly three years of effort, a nature preserve protecting a rare and potentially imperiled sphagnum bog on…
News
Young musicians go to state competition
Several members of the Vashon High School band recently qualified to compete at the State Solo and Ensemble…
Business
Store featuring local art and goods closes
Good Merchandise, a small shop that sold locally made jewelry, hats, candles and other goods, has closed, according…
Opinion
Health care on Vashon: A step in the right direction | Editorial
For years, social service advocates have been concerned about the kind of access low-income residents have to health…