Letters to the Editor
We need to understand ISIS motives
After the Paris ISIS attacks, I can’t help but try to understand what the heck is going on…
Obituaries
Robert Allan Beall
Robert Allan (Bob) Beall Born March 15, 1920, Vashon Island, Washington; Died November 12, 2015, Milwaukie, Oregon Robert…
Sports
Vashon rowing teams close season strong
Vashon’s junior crew attended the Green Lake Frostbite regatta Saturday, Nov. 7, and then was joined by the…
Sports
Cross-country ends season at state finals
Saturday, Nov. 7, saw the Washington State high school cross-country championships at the Sun Willows Golf Course in…
Sports
One tennis player heads to state after tough meet
The 2015 boys’ tennis season ended with an exciting and successful run at the district tournament in Tacoma.
Arts
Local musician working on new CD
Island singer-songwriter Ike Harmon recently launched a crowd-funding campaign to finance the recording of his CD, “These Mansions…
News
On The Trail to Town
The first leg of the Town Loop Trail has been graded and is ready for walkers, runners, bike…
News
School board reaches tentative bond amount decision
At a special meeting last Wednesday, the Vashon Island School District board tentatively set the Phase 2 bond…
News
On-island substance abuse service opens this week
Islanders this week can expect to welcome a new resource to town: A substance abuse and mental health…
News
Feasibility study begins for new affordable housing project
It has been 10 years since islander and graphic designer Mike Masi bought his 7-acre plot of land…
Opinion
Election over, chances to get involved remain | Editorial
Island voters had some excellent candidate choices in last week’s election, and the fire, park and school districts…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for choosing fiscal responsibility
Thank you, Vashon, for voting for change. Thank you, Vashon, for voting for fiscal responsibility. I appreciated the…
Letters to the Editor
Opportunities abound at island schools
I echo the sentiments of Laura Wishik in her Nov. 4 commentary, “Outdoor programs necessary for teens, youth.”