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From left to right: Nichole Banducci, Cheryl Lubbert, Connie Sorensen and Lynann Politte are the Strawberry Festival Committee chairs of the Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy photo)

Opinion

Commentary: It takes an island, and Festival is what we make it

The Strawberry Festival is a reflection of us. The more we show up, the more Vashon it becomes.

Clockwise from the top left: Catherine Johnson, Michele Batchelder, Terah Ratheheart and Abby Antonelis comprise the Vashon Island Growers Association board of directors.

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Commentary: Join us in eating local next week

From August 4-10, we will be encouraging the consumption of locally-grown food.

Four friends hiking. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land

Opinion

King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future

Guest commentary.

Laura Bienen

Opinion

Commentary: Celebrating 35 years of birds

On Friday, July 17, at our 35th annual members meeting, the Vashon Bird Alliance celebrated many accomplishments and…

JC Graham

Opinion

Commentary: Strengthening democracy in an age of disruption

Democracy is more than voting every few years.

Opinion

Editorial: Strawberry fields forever

Cheers to another successful Strawberry Festival!

Michelle Lassaline cartoon
"Everyone deserves the chance to dance," said TK Rose, the eight-year-old dance student at VCA and arts enthusiast who was elected to be Vashon's next Unofficial Mayor during Strawberry Festival last weekend. TK’s candidacy supported the Blue Heron Education Center’s Scholarship Fund, which keeps the arts accessible to Vashon’s youth.

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Mayor TK Rose

A cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor | July 24, 2025

Vashon needs Home Care Aides

Opinion

Editorial: Vote ‘yes’ on King County parks levy

We encourage your support of the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Levy.

Opinion

Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column

As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…

Steve Bergman

Opinion

Green Brief Commentary: Planet Earth, people and plans

We’re looking for your ideas for climate action on Vashon.

Sally Fox

Opinion

Commentary: Travelling without leaving home

Your ticket is curiosity, and with it, the world opens up.

Elizabeth Shepherd

Opinion

Editorial: Remembering Harris Levinson

It’s in the quiet, still moments that Harris and others we have loved and lost come to visit…