Zoe Cheroke with The Barbie School’s class of 2013-14.

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Island preschool to close after almost four decades

Zoe Cheroke, a longtime fixture in Vashon’s early childhood education scene, will close the doors of The Barbie…

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Islander is in demand on the Seattle film scene

In the past couple of years, Eric Frith’s work as a film editor has taken him to the…

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Suspected drug dealer sentenced to almost two years in prison

A man who’s been called Vashon’s top methamphetamine dealer has been sentenced to 22 months in prison.

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Pool to open next week with temporary fix

The Vashon Pool will open for the season next week as part of a short-term plan the park…

Rachael Gordon is serving pastries and coffee at Sound Food. Soon she will begin offering a full menu for breakfast and lunch

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New restaurant opens, bakery gets makeover

With the opening of Rachael’s at Sound Food, islanders will soon have a new option for breakfast and…

The Color Guard at Monday's ceremony.

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Remembering the fallen

At Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Vashon Cemetery, a large group of islanders gathered to honor and…

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Natural health clinic moves to new office

After a decade located in an old farmhouse south of town, Vashon Natural Medicine is moving to the…

Phil Volker has walked about 500 miles

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Backyard pilgrim plans trip of a lifetime

Last week, islander Phil Volker chatted and laughed with a visitor as he walked a well-worn trail at…

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Pool’s future still unclear as agencies disagree

At the Vashon Pool, everything is set for the summer season — the water’s pH is perfect; the…

Fifty patriotic-themed quilts

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Three happenings honor service men and women

This holiday weekend islanders will have ample opportunities to pay their respects to service men and women with…

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New columbariums at cemetery double space for urns

Running out of space for cremated remains, the Vashon Cemetery recently installed two new columbariums.

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Blooms & Things for sale as owners retire

The owners of Blooms & Things are retiring and selling their popular floral shop in Vashon town.

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New county plan won’t prevent Metro bus cuts on Vashon

A new King County plan to allow cities to buy back Metro bus service will likely not prevent…