Opinion
LETTER: Recent years have brought many improvements to once ailing district
Things are looking up at the Vashon Park District. The current board of commissioners has accomplished a lot…
Opinion
LETTER: Fire department provided excellent service at Sandy Shores fire
A major fire broke out in my neighborhood (Sandy Shores) last week. The Vashon fire department responded fast…
News
TIME & AGAIN: Jack’s Market occupied north-end space during far different time
Everyone who drives to the north-end ferry dock is familiar with the building that is now John L.…
News
Field Notes: Farmers and environmentalists need one another
I was distracted from the action at this year’s Sheepdog trials by a small flock of swallows following…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Suicide in the news can put others at risk
Perhaps it seems wrong, as the cheerful memories of Strawberry Festival are fresh and the sun is gracing…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Enjoying the ride on the festival roller coaster
One of my longtime beliefs about parenting is that there are very few things on the parenting journey…
Opinion
LETTER: Poor leadership at WSF, fire department hurts islanders
Recent comments by Vashon’s fire department and Washington State Ferries (WSF) left me feeling that islanders are being…
Opinion
LETTER: Lunchtime music brings revelation at senior center
Vashon Senior Center Luau Celebration lunch, July 14: I don’t know exactly why the celebration, but we had…
Opinion
LETTER: Money, awareness will help islanders in need
The Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness (IFCH) is thrilled that our candidate, Coleen (Tinker Bell) Carette won the…
Opinion
LETTER: WSF should take ideas from islanders more seriously
It is disappointing, but not surprising, that the ferry system is not open to working with our community…
Arts
Two day music festival features 26 on and off island performers
For the third year, the Chautauqua Music Festival promises a weekend of camping, food and music with a…