Arts
August Poetry Well features Vashon’s current poet laureate
The Poetry Well is a monthly column that showcases island poetry. This month includes a poem by current…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Participate in discussion about high school field
The school board last Thursday listened to a presentation from an engineer at a Seattle athletic field architecture…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Reimagine the Village Green and help preserve farmers market, local economy
Let's talk market: the Vashon Farmers Market. Let's talk about a new shelter, one that can house a…
Opinion
Bernie supporters still need to support Democratic Party to defeat Trump
I would like to make a plea to my friends who supported Bernie the past few months. We…
Opinion
Content of DNC emails, not source, is what matters
The mainstream media is overly focused on whether Russia was behind the leaks of the Democratic National Convention…
News
Fire department extends deadline in chief search
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue commissioners decided last week to extend their deadline to mid-October in their search…
Obituaries
Tom Graham
TOM GRAHAM June 8, 1968 to July 27, 2016 Long-time resident of Vashon Island Pike Place Market Craftsperson…
Arts
Youth theater revives innovative Broadway rock musical
When "Spring Awakening" made its 2006 Broadway debut, the Tony Award-winning show defied expectations of what a musical…
News
Vashon Land Trust supporters turn out to celebrate conservation of Matsuda Farm
Fundraiser garnered more than $70,000 for future projects
Opinion
COMMENTARY: It’s only $19.99! But wait, there’s more!
One of the truly remarkable things about our island is how nice people can be. I had the…
Opinion
Trail decorations in fairy forest need to be natural to keep sound safe
To the misguided folk who insist on entertaining small children with tales of faerie folk in the woods,…
Opinion
Island’s Latin community should be recognized for participation in Festival
I just read a post on Facebook addressing Communidad Latina's participation in the Strawberry Festival and The Beachcomber's…
Opinion
Where was the VHS marching band during Festival parade?
I was overwhelmed with emotion when I saw and heard two Seattle marching bands perform during the Strawberry…