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Norm Ockinga

Obituaries

Norm Ockinga

Norm’s biggest joy in life was his family, whom he spent as much time with as possible

John Burggraff

Obituaries

John Francis Burggraff

John was an engineer and a popular resource for islanders.

Weslie Ann Rodgers

Obituaries

Weslie Ann Rodgers

She was an inspiration for living every day of life like it was special

News

News Briefs | June 19, 2025

Be aware of tidal restrictions for ferry travel.

An aerial view of the late Tom Stewart’s former 6,500-square-foot home and surrounding property, shown in a recent listing for the property. (Vancour Realty photo)

News

Biggest sale yet recorded for a once-sprawling property

The late Thomas Stewart’s family has sold almost all of the sprawling Misty Isle Farms estate.

Ron Hook, the legendary front man of Subconscious Population, will bring the band to Snapdragon on June 20. (Pete Welch Photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | June 19, 2025

Subconscious Population brings rock, reggae, boogie and funk on Friday, June 20 to Snapdragon.

Opinion

Editorial: The best of Vashon

Last weekend brought out the best of Vashon.

The Mussel Gatherer is an example of Edward Curtis’s photographs of Native Americans included in his monumental 40 volume “The North American Indian.” Curtis’s photographs are criticized for being a romanticized, pictorialist version of Native American life. They represent a past that no longer existed in the face of the harsh realities of Native American life at the time his photographs were taken. (Edward Curtis photo, courtesy Smithsonian Libraries)

Opinion

Commentary: Lessons in history

History is often a conversation about meanings and interpretations.

Pat Call

Opinion

Commentary: Slow down this summer bicycling season

The weather is improving and the allure of the road is calling to cyclists on Vashon.

Details from Jean Emmons paintings, (left to right) “Iris Secret Rites,” “Narcissus Goose Green,” and “Rosa Westerland.” (Courtesy Photos)

Arts

In awe: the botanical art of Jean Emmons

Jean’s approach is marked, she said, by an “extreme accuracy and detail and reverence for the plant.”

Details from three quilts to be exhibited in the Quilt Guild’s upcoming show. (Courtesy Photos)

Arts

Upcoming exhibit shows off stunning work by local quilters

The event will also feature quilting demonstrations and a raffle.

Kerry Britz

Obituaries

Kerry Britz

Please join us for a Celebration of Life Saturday, June 21 from 2:00pm-7:00pm at the Vashon Eagles.

The Hon. Ketu Shah is Presiding Judge of King County Superior Court. He served on the King County District Court from 2013 to 2019.

Opinion

Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column

Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.