Business
Island pot farms going up in smoke
Five years after legalization, some marijuana businesses on Vashon struggle to turn a profit.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: VCA rep: Board acted responsibly in building new center
No doubt, Liz Shepherd worked hard on her VCA article — a complex subject (“Arts center answers a…
Business
Vashon family winery opens, begins sales
Eight years ago, Rebecca Lanphear and her husband Damon planted 1 acre of grapevines on their property on…
Business
Islanders urged to shop in town, support Vashon businesses
At Vashon Bookshop last week, islander Robin Branstator paused while purchasing two books to talk about why she…
Business
Under new ownership, liquor store moves down the street
Vashon’s liquor store has a new owner and has moved to the southern edge of town.
Business
New business with many spokes opens in old bike shop
A new business called Spoke recently rolled into the old bike shop by the post office. The three…
Business
Couple hinges new shop on gallery, gifts and framing
The brown paper that for weeks covered the windows of the former Raven’s Nest came down last Thursday,…
Business
Travel and Leisure names Thai restaurant one of country’s best
Travel and Leisure magazine recently named May Kitchen + Bar to its list of the best Thai restaurants…
Business
Longtime consignment shop closes, another expands into its space
Wendy’s Weather’d Wear has closed its doors after 15 years selling clothing on consignment in Vashon town, and…
Business
Vashon Intuitive Arts expands into former tech shop
Vashon Intuitive Arts (VIA) has recently expanded into the space vacated by Vashon Tech Support.
Business
A homegrown tamale business takes off
Islander Patty Freebourn’s dream of sharing Hispanic culture and traditional food with Vashon reached a major milestone this…
Business
New clothing line encourages self empowerment
Islander sells her apparel out of an iconic island building
Business
Enterprising partners milk their love of farming
Natalie Sheard and Bethany Dilworth are not your typical milkmaids. And tiptoeing through cow pies is a long…