News
Camp Goodtimes empowers kids to be kids
Children facing cancer diagnoses have fun, build connections.
Business
Island pot farms going up in smoke
Five years after legalization, some marijuana businesses on Vashon struggle to turn a profit.
News
The news in brief July 18 – 25
Susan Riemer returns to the paper; small spill in Quartermaster; water taxi service update, and more
News
Festival maestro keeps an island tradition in tune
Jim Marsh’s job is to make sure that Vashon’s biggest event of the year runs like a top.
News
Experts offer wildfire prevention tips to islanders
The Pacific Northwest had “much higher fire potential than normal” in May and June 2019.
News
Park district will try for new levy rate in November
Board says it will account for the district’s financial goals and for tackling urgent maintenance.
News
Tacoma police kill Vashon man in confrontation at detention center
Willem Van Spronsen told friends, family he intended for police to kill him.
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Police kill islander at Tacoma detention center
Large police presence assists on island with search warrant
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Water Taxi will suspend service July 22 – 28
Construction crews are finishing work on new Water Taxi facility at Colman Dock in Seattle.
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County talks comprehensive plan, climate change
New development regulations would limit construction in areas susceptible to sea level rise.
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Learn how to reduce wildfire threats to property
Seminar will feature professional foresters and Vashon Island Fire and Rescue.