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Vashon’s dish lending library provides free use of dishware to reduce waste on the island. (Courtesy photo)

News

Dish Library finds a new home for waste-reducing mission

It has a new name, a new home and a new sponsor, but the spirit and mission remain…

U.S. Rep Pramila Jayapal toured the Vashon Food Bank in 2023 with director Emily Scott. (Alex Bruell photo)

News

Permits, state funding greenlit for Food Bank relocation

“It makes the whole project a lot more tangible,” said Food Bank Executive Director Emily Scott.

This male elephant seal was spotted hanging out in Tramp Harbor on Sunday. (Laura Bienen photo)

News

News Briefs | May 29, 2025

NEA funding update, and news on an elephant seal visiting Vashon.

Gretta Stimson (foreground), with (left to right) Kat Eggleston, Kenny Alton and Susan Lewis, in “I Can’t Go Home,” by Jennifer Dice — one of five new short plays being presented by Drama Dock. (Steven Sterne photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | May 29 edition

Vashon Rep summer camps, a student art showcase and more.

News

Happenings | May 29 edition

Pride, wildfire preparedness, and more events.

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns

Northwest

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

Steve Bergman

Opinion

Commentary: An “Epic” day for Vashon beaches

In total, 126 tires were picked up from the island’s beaches, along with lots of other debris.

Opinion

Editorial: Remember, commemorate, celebrate

This time of year, we are reminded of all the communities that make Vashon vibrant.

Amy Drayer, Rick Wallace, Wendy Aman and Beth Lindsay comprise the steering committee for Islanders for Ferry Action.

Opinion

Commentary: This is what community power looks like

Today, we take a breath, we thank each other, and we keep going as volunteers united in power.

Sally Fox

Opinion

Commentary: Choosing what you choose

Having choices is a privilege. But facing so many decisions can flatten us rather than bring joy.

Macaw, by Mary McKelvey, a gallery artist from the Mercer Island Visual Arts League. The artwork will be shown at Swiftwater Gallery during the art swap. (Courtesy image)

Arts

Vashon, Mercer Island artists exchange art, inspiration

The Island 2 Island Gallery Exchange will debut at Swiftwater Gallery (17600 Vashon Highway SW) on May 28,…

Around 100 people showed up for the commemoration on Sunday, May 18. (Jim Diers photo)

News

Vashon commemorates Japanese American incarceration

Islanders gathered to commemorate the unconstitutional incarceration during World War II.

Singer-songwriter John van Amerongen is pictured with the Johnson Hook family. (Mari Kanagy photo)

Sports

Kids make a splash at Trout Derby

Toddlers and tweens gathered on Sunday for the annual Kids’ Trout Derby hosted by the Vashon Sportsmen’s Club.