Beth Bordner

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Restoring a watershed, one parcel at a time

This winter, when the pond at Singer Farm tops its banks, the excess water will cascade over a…

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District 19 approves water hook-ups for mother-in-law apartments, studios

Water District 19’s three commissioners unanimously approved a policy last week allowing homeowners to develop small rental units…

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Former Vashon cop fired for misconduct

Kevin Savage, a King County sheriff’s deputy who racked up several complaints during his short time patrolling Vashon…

Hygienist Jenny Wegley cleans a first-grader’s teeth last week.

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Dental van visits Vashon, serves schoolchildren

Eleven children at Chautauqua Elementary School and McMurray Middle School received free dental care last week, thanks to…

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New pastor comes to Burton church

Rev. Bruce Chittick has become the new pastor at Burton Community Church, replacing Rev. Marcus Walker, who died…

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Vashon Liquor owners unsure if they’ll close shop

The owners of Vashon Liquor are trying to determine what the passage of Initiative 1183, which privatized liquor…

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Ulatoski concedes race, calls McCullough to congratulate her | Update

With the latest tallies showing Candy McCullough's lead holding steady in a race for a seat on Vashon's…

Hannah Aoyagi

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Large crowd shows to learn about Asarco pollution cleanup

Islanders came out in full force Wednesday night for a meeting to learn about and comment on the…

Loriah Challman and Mara Burns

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Students tackle tough topic with production of ‘Laramie Project’

This weekend and next, theater students at Vashon High School will perform “The Laramie Project,” a powerful play…

A Mazda 4 drove off the road and flipped on Vashon Highway near the intersection with 103rd Avenue Wednesday morning. The driver was reported to have only minor injuries.

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Car flips near north end, driver not seriously injured

The driver of a car that drove off Vashon Highway near the north end Wednesday morning was transported…

The BARC skatepark has been used by more than 300 kids this year.

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Islanders rally to keep Vashon’s skatepark open

When Allison Reid’s 9-year-old son started skateboarding at BARC this summer, she had some reservations.

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County plans to cut down trees to save a forest

King County hopes to undertake its largest thinning operation to date at Island Center Forest, removing dying alders…

Staff Sgt. J.B.

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American Hero Quilts logs a landmark in project for wounded vets

Staff Sgt. J.B. was on patrol in Iraq one night last summer searching for a rocket the insurgents…