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Helen Louise Fitzpatrick

Helen Louise Fitzpatrick born April 13, 1923 in Montoursville, PA to William Henry (1962) and Florence Hummel Miller…

Opinion

Elusive Marshall strawberry belongs to Vashon’s history

Anyone who has lived on Vashon Island for any length of time knows that the island used to…

The men of OneNiteStand.

Arts

Blues veterans bring tunes to The Bike

OneNiteStand will bring its rockin’ blues back to The Bike at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Riverbend plays music at the point for a good cause.

News

Tunes fill the point for a bluegrass benefit

Despite drizzly weather Sunday, about 60 people made their way to Point Robinson to hear the island band…

Letters to the Editor

Medication provides benefits for adolescents | Letter to the Editor

A comment recently made during a community discussion of methamphetamines must be addressed. It was stated that children…

Letters to the Editor

Foundation clarifies recent funding history | Letter to the Editor

Thank you for your coverage of the Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation. The foundation is still a young…

Letters to the Editor

Produce stand helps town celebrate small farms | Letter to the Editor

Thanks to Rachel Fesler-Schnitzer for “this opportunity to start a discussion” on community supported agriculture. Let’s also consider…

Letters to the Editor

VIGA member provides insight, experience and diversity | Letter to the Editor

The author of last week’s letter to the editor (“Produce stand raises questions,” Aug. 21) raised important questions…

Letters to the Editor

Chemical use may be best choice for the environment | Letter to the Editor

To comment further on herbicide use at the Maury Island Marine Park, it’s quite unsettling to see the…

Letters to the Editor

Our language should reflect kindness and compassion | Letter to the editor

This letter is in response to the article about the rising number of suicides on Vashon and in…

Opinion

Franciscans are off on the wrong foot on Vashon

As the news of the “affiliation” between Highline Medical Center (which operated the Vashon Health Center) and the…

News

Two island groups win competitive county grants

King County has awarded two grants totaling nearly $6,000 for projects to put a kiosk at the Farmers…

News

Bakery to host benefit for former employee

Bob’s Bakery owner Paul Beytebiere plans to open the doors to his business this Sunday and dedicate all…