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Obituaries

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller died unexpectedly on April 21, 2015, at the age of 44. Andy is survived by his…

Members of the Seattle Rock Orchestra Quintet will play at the Blue Heron on Saturday.

Arts

Around Town

Teresa Tudury, who first appeared on Vashon with the Church of Great Rain, will bring her special brand…

Yvonne Pitrof announced her resignation last week.

News

Food bank director steps down after 10 years at nonprofit

After 10 years at the helm of Vashon’s food bank, Yvonne Pitrof will step down as the organization’s…

Emily Browne bounds in the triple jump at the Tacoma Invitational last weekend.

Sports

Pirate runners, jumpers stand out against larger schools

The Pirate track and field team participated in two large invitational meets over the past two weekends. The…

Sports

Soccer team ends losing streak with shutout against Coupeville

Vashon’s varsity boys soccer players came away with their second win of the season on Saturday against Coupeville…

News

Vashon Highway targeted for anti-skid treatment

King County plans to apply an innovative anti-skid road treatment at two-dozen locations throughout the county, and a…

Opinion

Don’t feel guilty for skipping the market

If I had a nickel for every time I saw a Vashon local avoid the uptown scene on…

News

Foundation aims to fill a widening gap at the care center

One year after the Vashon Community Care Foundation was created to raise funds for the island’s skilled nursing…

Letters to the Editor

Affordable Care Act has not been a benefit for all

I am writing to echo Debbie Butler’s letter about the Affordable Care Act published in the April 8…

Letters to the Editor

Soccer club urges a yes vote for park district levy

The board of the Vashon Island Soccer Club encourages island voters to vote yes this month to renew…

Letters to the Editor

Most of all, Vashon Park District needs new leadership

Now that our ballots for the April 28 special election have arrived, we face an important decision about…

Opinion

Win in Mukai case saves an important Vashon place | Editorial

A recent court ruling puts a group of islanders in charge of the historic Mukai farmhouse. Their long-sought…

Obituaries

James Hunt Richardson

James “Jim” Hunt Richardson, 67 years old, a 30 year resident of Vashon Island, “crossed the bar” on…