Opinion
Let’s build a participating economy on Vashon
The large conference room at the Library was packed with Vashonites concerned about looming food shortages as funding…
Opinion
No Kings, No Fascism
My daughter Genevieve and I had agreed to meet at the stop sign in downtown Vashon.
Opinion
Democracy depends on showing up
Every functioning democracy depends on certain essentials, but none more basic than consistent participation. For the Vashon‑Maury Community…
Opinion
Women hold the key hosts weekend of events
Women Hold the Key is thrilled to present three events that will illuminate women’s remarkable contributions to culture…
News
J, K and L Pods visit during Native Heritage Month
Editor’s note: This account by Orca Annie Stateler, an Indigenous marine naturalist, researcher and founder of the Vashon…
Opinion
Stop talking about “protests”
I am tired of hearing about “protests” and “protesters.” Those terms sound whiney and powerless to me.
Opinion
Vashon Schools Foundation hosts first gala and auction
What do a ride in the bookmobile, a spa date for your car, a 10-week sourdough subscription, four…
Opinion
Shorter days, shifting deadlines
Daylight saving time has ended — and with it come 5 p.m. sunsets and dark Washington evenings. But…
Opinion
Living among the brambles
Blackberry pie, blackberry jelly and jam, blackberry cobbler, blackberry ice cream, blackberries on yogurt, blackberry wine (and, oops,…
Opinion
Happy Halloween Eve
After the high winds and rain this weekend, fall seems to have spilled across the island. The roads…
Opinion
Dancing Beyond Borders
What if we could all move together — one step forward, one step behind — into a shared…