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You must stop your vehicle when a school bus looks like this, even if you are in the opposing lane. The lights are flashing red, and the stop-sign arm is extended. (Rick Wallace photo.)

News

VashonBePrepared: Staying safe in back-to-school season

How to stay safe whether walking, biking, bussing or driving to school.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor | August 29 edition

A Vashon Health Care District commissioner writes in about recent urgent care news.

Cole Anderson. (Courtesy photo.)

Arts

Interview: Pianist Cole Anderson comes to Vashon

The concert will span three centuries — classical and baroque, impressionist, and 20th-century jazz.

Chris Schneider

Opinion

Commentary: Help us keep the ferries running

An Alternate Staff Chief Engineer on the M/V Issaquah writes in about the region’s ferry woes.

Opinion

Editorial: Chasing votes and dreams of tomorrow

No one can accuse Vashon islanders of not getting involved.

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News

News Briefs | August 29 edition

News you can use for ferry-riders and septic tank users.

News

Happenings | August 29 edition

Senior center events, Japan Festival and more.

Jenny Granum (left) and Leigh Anne McKeen (right). (Courtesy photos.)

Opinion

Commentary: McMurray’s “Away for the Day” policy will help students learn

Reducing cell phone usage in schools benefits student’s health, performance and development.

Aspen Anderson photo
Islander Jenna Riggs holds a jar of honey next to her hives on Vashon Island.

News

Honey, postcards, and flags: How islanders are supporting Kamala Harris

Vashon residents are finding creative ways to get involved in the 2024 Presidential race.

Patrick McManus

Obituaries

Patrick McManus

Beloved, funny, brilliant and kind, McManus was not unlike the scientist he impersonated.

Cherry Morgan

Obituaries

Cherry Morgan

The world mourns the loss of a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother.

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Arts

Art Briefs | August 29 edition

Dockton Art Walk, an art bazaar and the Stupid Bike Night are all coming up.

The Quartermaster Heights neighborhood gathering featured a question and answer session led by VashonBePrepared Vice President Rick Wallace. He told the crowd: “You all are taking the most important step for preparedness – getting to know each other and learning how to help each other now, before an emergency hits your neighborhood.” (Eric Perlman photo)

News

VashonBePrepared: An update on respiratory illnesses

It’s not just COVID goin’ around this summer.