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In our opinion Glacier’s green light, Vashon’s dark day

Last week, this paper reported some of the first good news in a few years about the long,…

Letters to the Editor

Fireworks are outdated, inappropriate for 4th | Vashon Letters to the Editor

Skull-splitting explosions, animals cowering in fear and sleepless nights hardly seem appropriate ways to celebrate the Fourth of…

Independence Day celebrations should be kind to creation as well

Opinion

Independence Day celebrations should be kind to creation as well

Traditions are important. The things we do as each year follows another can be the ties that bind…

Members of Shoulder-to-Shoulder farm — from left to right

Opinion

Collective farming enriches the lives of all the farmers involved

Shoulder-To-Shoulder Farm, one of Vashon’s hidden treasures, spreads out behind Vashon Cohousing on land leased from the Roseballen…

Arts

Vashon Library offers way for teens to keep out of trouble

The Vashon Library was teeming with teens at 7 p.m. on the last Saturday in June. They polished…

Arts

Vashon Theatre, Film Society to screen outdoor film Thursday

A free family outdoor movie, presented by the Vashon Theatre and Vashon Film Society, will kick off Strawberry…

Adrian Xavier will play at the World Music Festival.

Arts

Vashon Allied Arts offers chance to enjoy sounds of the world at August music festival

Islanders can take a whirlwind musical trip around the world this summer by attending Vashon Allied Arts’ annual…

Mike Bristo has recorded with How’s Bayou.

Arts

Vashon Island Music to feature Seattle musician Mike Bristow, ukulele workshop

Karen Eliasen, owner of Vashon Island Music, watched ukuleles fly out of her store for several months before…

Islanders rehearse the famed Oscar Wilde play. From left to right are Alexander Nicholas

Arts

Vashon’s Drama Dock brings ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ to island

Drama Dock is gearing up to present Oscar Wilde’s elegant farce, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” with performances…

Quilter Catholine Tribble sells raffle tickets at a recent Saturday Farmers Market.

Arts

Vashon Allied Arts weaves ‘Community Quilt’ to raise funds

The 23rd annual Vashon Allied Arts Community Quilt is a tribute to the postcard-perfect views of Vashon Island.

Vashon Islander Richard Cromwell, Bethany Weir announce engagement

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Vashon Islander Richard Cromwell, Bethany Weir announce engagement

Bethany Weir and Richard Cromwell announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Colleen and Dan Weir of…

Christine Juarez works with budding ballerinas at Blue Heron Art Center.

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Calling young performers for summer fun

t VAA’s summer classes for kids still have some room.

The Tall Ships arrived on Vashon last Wednesday

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Tall Ships find safe waters, many fans on Vashon