Opinion
The anatomy of home: The need for comfort is ancient and primitive
Why is that? Why do some places grab us by the throat, the way a good detective mystery…
Opinion
Two gramps in hard times
Sinus Block sounds like a nasal problem, but it was also the name of my maternal grandfather.
Opinion
Editorial: Economic turmoil
Newspapers are inherently flawed mediums. They take snapshots in the moment, without the benefit of hindsight or the…
News
Feeling the pinch, a music store diversifies
Vashon Island Music, which will celebrate its four-year anniversary on Thanksgiving, is “definitely feeling the economic downturn,” said…
News
Back Bay dresses down, dubs itself a pub
For Back Bay Inn in Burton, the financial disaster on Wall Street has hit home — hard. October…
Arts
Arts briefs: Nov. 12
Asparagus film in Lunavision Lunavision will present a free screening of “Asparagus, Stalking the Wild Life,” at 7…
Arts
Radio theater returns to Ober
Radio theater will return to the Island at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, when Voice of Vashon Radio…
Arts
Zap it!
Zap. I thought it was an electric car. It’s a play, bits and pieces that are braided together…
Obituaries
Grant Shaw
A long-time Vashon resident, Grant passed away surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer.…
News
Pirates to play Meridian Trojans on Nov. 11
The Pirates fell to the Cougars 34-17, but will have a chance to redeem itself on Tuesday, when…
News
Vashon falls to Cascade Christian, but heads to playoffs Nov. 11
Vashon lost to the Cougars 37-14 on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Failing to tie for first place in the…
Arts
The faces and fun of Halloween
Islanders of all ages flocked to Vashon town on Halloween in the early evening hours, including these costumed…