News
Rick Wallace, Beth Lindsay, Wendy Aman named Grand Marshals of Strawberry Festival parade
The three comprise the volunteer steering committee of Islanders for Ferry Action.
News
Waterfront values jump in annual valuation
Assessed values of Vashon homes have increased again after a double-digit drop in 2023.
News
Islanders celebrate July Fourth and keep the party going
Fireworks, a reopened museum and the hydro race were just some of the highlights.
Business
Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list
See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.
Arts
VCA blooms with a full season of shows coming up
Vashon Center for the Arts has prepared a complete season of events for the next year.
Northwest
King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate
“I can tell you who didn’t win the debate, and it was the American public.”
Northwest
Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…
News
VIFR upgrades fleet, starts renovation
As aid cars and engine arrive, VIFR begins big renovation
Northwest
Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness
In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.
News
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…
News
Water Taxi trips expand
Foot passengers now have four new midday round-trip sailings to look forward to.
Northwest
Washington’s population exceeds 8 million
More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties
Northwest
Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”