Opinion
Experimentation can be a stepping-stone to addiction
By STEPHEN BOGAN In response to Joe Sutton-Holcomb’s op-ed piece “Teens know the difference between experimentation and addiction”…
Opinion
New teaching approach tailors lessons to the needs of each student
By ANNE ATWELL In my new role as communications consultant for the Vashon Island School District, I find…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor
Middle East An analogy shows it is racism The context for this letter is the article, op-ed and…
Opinion
Supporting our youth
There’s been a lot of talk on these pages over the last couple of months about teenagers, substance…
News
State scraps plans to build controversial small ferry
Gov. Christine Gregoire announced Monday that Washington State Ferries (WSF) will not build a controversial Steilacoom II-style ferry,…
News
Lindquist calls for revamp of academic programs
Vashon Island School District Super-intendent Terry Lindquist wants the district’s three schools to create a seamless curriculum from…
News
Venerated teacher to depart Vashon, leaving a hole in the hearts of many
By AMELIA HEAGERTY Staff Writer The energy and enthusiasm of the 76-piece Vashon High School symphonic band was…
News
Vashon HouseHold cleans up a lingering eyesore
Vashon HouseHold is attempting to clean up what has long been one of the Island’s worst illegal dump…
News
Happening
Highway closure north of Burton Stretches of Vashon Highway between S.W. Burton Drive and S.W. 228th Street will…
Opinion
New research shows what many of us know: The outdoors is good for kids
New research shows what many of us know: The outdoors is good for kids