Letters to the Editor
Island angels enhance life for seniors
How many of us truly realize what a treasure we have in the “Emerald Isle” of Vashon?
News
Whales frequenting south-sound waters
Southern Residents, humpback, seen locally in recent weeks
Opinion
Resilience Begins at Home
“To confront climate change, we must reconfigure what we do and where we do it.”
Arts
Savannah Fuentes brings white-hot Flamenco to town
Seattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes will bring her latest show, “Pasajera, an Evening of Flamenco,” to Vashon at…
News
Birdwatching expert shares favorite island hot spots
For “Birds of Vashon Island” author Ed Swan, the island’s diverse habitats and easy access make it a…
Opinion
Giving thanks for what we leave behind us, what lies ahead
As we gather around Thanksgiving tables today — and for leftovers in the days to come — many…
Letters to the Editor
Billing for ambulance transport is unfair
This year, Vashon Island Fire Rescue (VIFR) got a gift from island taxpayers. A voter-approved $2.1 million annual…
Letters to the Editor
Gun owners need to use weapons safely
I am a Vietnam veteran (1968). Although I live within earshot of the local Sportsmen’s Club firing range,…
Letters to the Editor
What to do after I-1631 failure?
You may have heard some economist last week mention the concept of “internalizing an externality.” The most obvious…
Letters to the Editor
Halloween fireworks display caused fear
I would never have thought I could be a fearful person. But on Halloween when the fireworks went…
Opinion
Granny’s Attic could solve health care funding problem
We have made primary care work on Vashon before.
Arts
Young actors will romp in lively ‘Mary Poppins, Jr.’
A cast of more than 30 exuberant theater kids, in grades six to 12, will take to the…