Opinion
Fast fashion: not a good look for Mother Nature
Most fast fashion is produced in developing countries by low-paid young women; less than 2% make a living…
Arts
In Memoriam: Jayne Quig, July 3, 1948 — Dec. 3, 2022
Her last painting was still on her easel in her studio — a beautiful pastel seascape with the…
Arts
St. Ophelia drops a new, hard-fought album
The end result is a diverse mix of songs, spanning genres and packed with all the emotions of…
News
Wastewater surveillance shows COVID levels rising sharply
Wastewater surveillance is a good predictor of what’s to come, such as an increase, or decrease, in future…
News
For 7th straight year, Democrats aim for assault weapon ban
Democratic legislators will seek several gun control laws in the 2023 session, including one requiring a permit to…
News
Snow and cold temps expected this week in Puget Sound region
The weather forecast calls for several inches of snow as well as a cold snap this week in…
News
Gov. Inslee proposes $4 billion bond to assist homeless, build housing
WA voters would get the final say.
News
Public Health advises return to masks in indoor spaces
The recommendation is a response to the tripledemic of three serious viral respiratory diseases.
Opinion
Drilling down on the post office drama
The problems at the post office define the word “systemic” and at the same time, they are all…
Opinion
Vashon Schools Foundation makes a difference
As 2022 comes to a close, the Vashon Schools Foundation reflects on our joint accomplishments. There is a…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor | Dec. 15 edition
Islanders write in about Vashon’s Sea Mar Medical Clinic, a talk at Vashon Center for the Arts, and…
Arts
Island stars to shine on stage at iconic rock venue
Several Vashon musicians will share their talents at the famed Crocodile music club in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood next…
Arts
Arts Briefs | Dec. 15 edition
Dance at Snapdragon, Patterson Hood returns to Vashon, an art history talk, and more.