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MJ Witt

Opinion

How to help keep Vashon resilient and well-prepared

Join Vashon CERT today — help strengthen our our island’s disaster readiness, gain valuable skills and make a…

News

Happenings | Oct. 2 edition

Find out about upcoming meetings, events and more.

Larry Fuller

Obituaries

Larry Fuller | 1947-2025

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on October 11, at the Sportsmen’s Club…

Evren Ozel will play a concert on Oct. 4 at Vashon Center for the Arts. (Courtesy Photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | Oct 2 edition

Don’t miss events including a concert by virtuoso pianist Evren Ozel, the Bronze Medalist of the 2025 Van…

Vashon Youth & Family Services faces significant budget cuts, but says it remains committed to providing care for all who need it. (Mari Kanagy Photo)

News

Vashon health systems brace for federal cuts

Next year’s rollbacks to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act programs could leave thousands without coverage. On Vashon, clinics…

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown speaks at a press conference alongside Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and other local officials on Monday, Sept. 29 at Seattle City Hall. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump troops aren’t needed

Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment

Amy Bogaard

Opinion

Don a purple bandana to help save democracy

No action is too small, and any action is better than none at all.

Sports

Pirates best East Jefferson Rivals in girls soccer match.

Coach: “It is a glimpse of where we want to go as a team this season for our…

Don’t miss upcoming musical performances on Vashon by legendary performers and rising stars including (top row, left to right) Loudin Wainwright III, Shawn Colvin, Evren Ozel, (bottom row) Alejandro Escovedo, Claudia Schmidt and the Portland Cello Project. (Courtesy Photos and Nancy Rankin Photo of Alejandro Escovedo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | Sept. 25 edition

Performances, talks, and other artsy opportunities on Vashon

This chart details the recommendations of the West Coast Health Alliance immunization recommendations for the 2025-2026 virus season. (West Coast Health Alliance Photo)

News

Respiratory virus vaccinations covered by insurance

Washington residents can obtain respiratory-virus vaccines as in previous years.

Merilee Runyon

Opinion

Coming to Vashon: “GAZA: Journalists Under Fire”

The world cannot afford to lose access to independent, uncensored inforamation from zones of conflict.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor | Sept. 25 edition

Readers respond to an article about a candelit vigil for Charlie Kirk held last week on Vashon.

With no control officer on duty, vehicles unloading from the ferry at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal wait to turn onto Fauntleroy Way SW at midday Friday, Sept. 19. (Eric Pryne Photo)

News

WSF plans fix for bottleneck at dock

The agency plans to install a traffic signal next spring at the “T” intersection where Fauntleroy ferry dock…