Obituaries
Elizabeth Plancich
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Plancich died Saturday Jan. 10, 2009, in a Seattle hospital. Plancich was born May 28,…
Sports
Pirate boys basketball team dominates Orting
The Pirates Varsity boys basketball team continued their winning way on Tuesday, Jan. 6 — Pirates 81, Orting…
Opinion
Commemoration of King’s birth will carry a special meaning
It was 45 years ago that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln…
Opinion
It’s the right time to invest in schools
As a concerned property owner, parent and someone who has studied property taxes on this Island, I’d like…
Opinion
‘Little Women’ provides lessons on life remarkably relevant today
It’s a new year. We have a new president and a new sense of possibilities. Hopes should be…
News
CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY 7 Tenth Muse Open Mic Vashon’s new book store, Stranger Than Fiction, will offer open mics beginning…
News
Club and organization news
Computer Club meets next week The Vashon Computer Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at…
Arts
Event urges Islanders to practice peace
A 40-day international peace event has an active contingent on Vashon, and organizers are seeking participants in an…
Sports
Orting dominates Rock tournament
Considered one of the most competitive 1A/2A wrestling tournaments in the state, the annual Rock Wrestling Tournament was…
Sports
Pirates stand tall against big Oregon schools at tournament
The Vashon High School Pirates boys basketball team competed in the Barlow Trail Classic holiday basketball tournament last…
Arts
Arts briefs: Jan. 7
Another night of art Three Island galleries will open their doors for a bonus gallery cruise from 6…
Arts
Bands get set to ride the Bike
Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi will offer a full plate of music this weekend with two free concerts.
Arts
Celtic music comes to Vashon
Hanz Araki, a musician known for his Celtic flute-playing and emotive vocals, will bring a group of Celtic…