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Opinion

Editorial: Eyes on Olympia

The legislative session has begun.

Michelle Lassaline

Opinion

The friendly waves of Vashon

A cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

Susan McCabe

Opinion

Commentary: A pledge to protect democracy

Here’s what we’re doing locally to protect our democracy.

Larry Thomas

Obituaries

Larry Thomas

He will be remembered as a devoted father and kind friend.

Robert Saathoff

Obituaries

Robert Saathoff

Robert will always be remembered for generosity and kindness to all.

Lewis Paul Jennings

Obituaries

Lewis Paul Jennings

He was a tinker, lifelong student and an all-around fix-it guy.

Courtesy photo Coach Geoff Garza stands with the young athletes of the Vashon Island Golf and Country Club. Garza recently relocated to Vashon Island, where he is now the head pro at the club.

Sports

New tennis coach teaching at island’s country club

Tennis found Geoff Garza at 13 years old.

Amy Nielsen photo The VHS girls team and coaches pose with the Nisqually league championship plaque. Left to right: Per-Lars Blomgren, Hazel Nielsen, Anders Blomgren, Lena Puz, girls coach Jan Nielsen, Sydney Shannon, Kyla Scheff, Alara Demir, and girls coach Stephenen Murphy. Not pictured: Ashley Rice.

Sports

Vashon wrestling prepares for the Mat

Ten Vashon wrestlers, in total, qualified for the state tournament.

Jeevon Durkee

Opinion

Commentary: This little piece of Maury Island

I’m grateful for the chance to see the world the way my dad did.

Photo courtesy King County An aerial view of the Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station, with solar array in background.

News

News Briefs | February 13 edition

Compost project updated, public meetings posted

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News

Arrest, hospitalization follows local shooting

The islander who was shot was taken to a mainland hospital in stable condition.

Courtesy photo Community organizers and lawmakers take a photo during the "Fix Our Ferries" lobby days at the state capitol in Olympia. From left to right: Haylee Anderson, Policy Analyst at Kitsap County; Amy Drayer, Islanders for Ferry Action; Peter Philips, Colibri NW; Kathleen Johnson, Historic South Downtown; Senator Marko Liias; Alena Woolotira, Kingston FAC; Jane Fuller, San Juan County Councilmember; Oran Root, Kitsap County Commissioner; Christine Rolfes, Kistap County Commissioner; and Janet St. Clair, Island County Commissioner.

News

Vashon leaders take the ferry cause to Olympia

Advocates lobbied last week for improved aquatic transportation.

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Arts

Arts Briefs | February 13 edition

A Norwegian lecture, Meow Meow and Alice in Wonderland