Obituaries
Carolyn (Quiwie) Blomgren Magnuson
Carolyn (Quiwie) Blomgren Magnuson January 30, 1936 November 19, 2014 Carolyn (Quiwie) Blomgren Magnuson died on Mercer Island…
News
Japanese family farm reflects a troubled time in our history
The Matsuda Farm at Center, just behind the K2 facility, along with the Otsuka Farm just north of…
Letters to the Editor
Art based on geology reminds us the earth is warming
Julie Speidel’s erratics are haunting 3-D images of massive stones once supported and transported here by ice (“Local…
Opinion
Group sees that our health care hangs in the balance
Health care on Vashon has always been tricky, as it is in any small town. Basic care has…
Opinion
Historic deal with China paves the way for a global fight against climate change
By now many people know about the historic agreement last week between the United States and China to…
Arts
Emerging singer performs at Snapdragon
Singer-songwriter Emree Franklin will perform at Snapdragon from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Arts
Zimbabwean musician plays solo show
Last summer, island-born musician Jacob Bain (Publish the Quest and Trolls Cottage) helped bring the Zimbabwe band Mokoomba…
Arts
What’s Happening: Entertainment Briefs
Art historian Rebecca Albiani will give a talk on the German still-life painter, naturalist and scientific illustrator Maria…
Arts
Popular slack key musician returns to the island
Enjoy the sounds of Hawaii without leaving Vashon when slack key guitarist Makana returns to perform at the…
News
Ferry route gains larger boat
The north-end ferry route now has one larger boat assigned to it, something state officials hope will reduce…
Opinion
Mukai owner should take county up on its offer | Editorial
It’s clearly time for the Mukai farmhouse to change hands, and its owner should have taken King County…
Obituaries
Robert C Dale
Robert C. Dale 1936–2014 Bob Dale, born June 11, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin, died November 6 at Vashon…
Sports
VHS tennis team sees mixed results at districts
The final tournament of the season for Vashon boys tennis took place last Thursday and Friday at the…