News
State officials seek 2.5 percent increase in ferry fares
The Washington State Transportation Commission has proposed a 2.5 percent increase in ferry fares. Should it go into…
Obituaries
Lelan M Lau
The quintessential fix-it man, garage door installer extraordinaire, card-shark and patriarch of the Lau clan left us early…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Islanders are taking action to address airplane noise
A 2009 Senate study initiated by Sen. Karen Keiser reported that by 2030 Seattle can expect more than…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Susan Mahoney for King County Superior judge
I have never paid much attention to election-cycle judge candidates, but this year will be different. Yesterday I…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Residents can weigh in on tough budget issues
King County government is facing a $63 million budget shortfall for 2011. This is a critical decision-making time for…
Arts
Save the date
The chamber orchestra will play Vashon-Maury Island Chamber Orchestra, led by musical director Karin Choo, will perform two…
Arts
More upcoming music
The Drews play Café Luna The Drews, an Americana/roots rock duo comprised of Andrew and Jen DiMartino, will…
News
Public meeting scheduled to discuss hunting in Island Center Forest
King County officials will come to Vashon on Wednesday, Oct. 27, to discuss hunting in the county-owned Island…
Obituaries
John Russell Cook
John Russell Cook, age 67, died at his mother’s home on Vashon on October 15, 2010. John grew…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Privatizing liquor could prove bad for kids
In the upcoming election we will vote on two initiatives, either of which, if passed, would be very…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Crime and drug use go hand in hand
As a longtime Island resident, I too find the increased incidence of home burglaries and general crime frustrating.…