Obituaries
George Hart
George Hart passed away peacefully at age 77 on Wednesday Jan. 6, 2010, at the Veterans Administration hospital…
News
A clinic strapped for space claims an old wing
For years, staff at the Vashon Health Center has struggled with cramped quarters at Sunrise Ridge, where their…
Arts
Galleries get set to kick off a new year with a gallery walk
The Island’s visual art spaces will be open this Friday evening for a gallery cruise. Highlights will include…
Arts
Acclaimed pianist returns for a concert on the Island
Pianist William Chapman Nyaho will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Blue Heron Art…
Arts
More music and events on Vashon
Update: The following concert has been canceled due to lack of interest. Big Dogs, Terrordactyls and The Pharmacy…
Sports
Pirates dominate three games during winter break
The Pirate boys’ basketball team had a busy winter break, beating three teams from across the state in…
Sports
Vashon Aquatic Club nominated for award
Vashon’s oldest nonprofit aquatic organization, Vashon Aquatic Club, was nominated last month for the National Drowning Prevention Alliance’s…
Arts
Groups challenge Islanders to make their homes ‘coal-free zones’
The Backbone Campaign’s newest venture is to reduce Vashon’s dependence on coal, making the Island a “coal-free zone”…
News
Open-air picnic shelter planned for Maury Island Marine Park
A simple picnic shelter overlooking the beach could soon be constructed at Maury Island Marine Park, providing a…
Business
Vashon Island Day Spa opens in town
Vashon Island Day Spa opened its new location in town last month with little fanfare but has already…
Opinion
Editorial: For a better world, start now, with a few pledges
Begin by reading Paul Hawken’s commencement address to the University of Portland’s class of 2009, printed in the…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 6
High school dancing Why even listen to teenagers? As a member of the Society of Generational Tyranny and…
Obituaries
Elizabeth Browne
Elizabeth Lee Ortega Browne, “Liz,” was born on May 26, 1958, at Providence Hospital in Seattle to Arthur…