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Incident shows we have a way to go | Letter to the Editor

We moved to this island in the hope of providing our children better educational opportunities. We moved here…

Obituaries

Gerald (Jerry) Sengstock

Jerry was born in Seattle to Eugene and Elizabeth Sengstock. His parents owned a neighborhood store, Hilltop Grocery,…

Graduates Jonathan Kim and Madelyn Royal walk together in the graduation processional. They are followed by Emma Hennessey and Katherine Misel.

News

Moving up: The class of 2013’s big moment

The class of 2013 graduated Saturday under sunny skies in the Vashon High School stadium. The ceremony, by…

Jim Marsh is the executive director of the Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce.

News

Chamber director eager to share what excites him on Vashon

As executive director of the Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce, Jim Marsh is in the business of welcoming.…

Letters to the Editor

Historic site does not seem endangered | Letter to the Editor

I have lived on Vashon for over 15 years. While looking for property, one of the options my…

Opinion

New kind of space could benefit Vashon

Imagine having office space that you only pay for when you need it. This is the idea behind…

The Small/Goodman garden is designed for peaceful contemplation and dynamic outdoor entertainment.

Arts

See the art of things green and growing on the garden path

Put on your walking shoes: It’s time for a stroll through the five exceptional landscapes selected for this…

Letters to the Editor

Longtime employee made a difference at shop and beyond | Letter to the Editor

I and others with the American Hero Quilts were sad to hear that Mike Lambert left the Country…

News

Postal service slashes Burton office’s hours

Next month the Burton post office’s hours will be drastically reduced.

News

Trip to Thailand is personal for three young islanders

Tianna Koenig hasn’t seen the Thai Red Cross Children’s Home since she was 18 months old and was…

News

No ferry cuts, but other issues lie ahead

Lawmakers have once again staved off cuts to ferry service, but fare increases and schedule changes may still…

News

Grand marshals: Two women who have worked for island youth

Two prominent islanders have been named as grand marshals for this year’s Strawberry Festival.

Sports

Young rowers shine on national stage

Junior rowers came home victorious from Nationals last weekend, where one Vashon boat medaled, three finished in the…