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Lighting the night: Luminarias will return to Fisher Pond Friday

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Lighting the night: Luminarias will return to Fisher Pond Friday

For 30 years, islander Karen Biondo has made this event happen

Ferry schedule: Service improvements for some, reductions on Vashon

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Ferry schedule: Service improvements for some, reductions on Vashon

More than 260 people turned out for the meeting last week regarding the proposed new triangle route ferry…

New tricks, changes inbound at Burton skate park

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New tricks, changes inbound at Burton skate park

Island nonprofit RJ’s Kids will fundraise for the construction of a pump track at the park.

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Forest Stewards continue search for new location

David Warren has been looking for a new location for more than a year, but time is growing…

A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)

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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?

Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

Hundreds turn out for ferry meeting

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Hundreds turn out for ferry meeting

More than 260 people turned out to Washington State Ferries’ meeting Wednesday night regarding the final draft of…

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Projects, programs in future parks’ planning

In 2019, the Vashon Park District will set out to complete the first of a number of deferred…

Group petitions Port of Seattle over plane noise

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Group petitions Port of Seattle over plane noise

Islanders who are bothered by noise from air traffic over Vashon delivered a petition to the Port of…

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Fire commissioners approve $5.4 million budget for 2019

At the most recent fire board meeting late last month, the five commissioners unanimously passed a nearly $5.4…

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Pool to offer quiet swim times for elderly, disabled

The benefits of swimming for those with limited abilities are many, said Aquatics Manager Ann White.

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King County Metro partners with carpooling apps

The initiative is in preparation of the viaduct closure next month.

WSF releases final draft of triangle route schedule

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WSF releases final draft of triangle route schedule

Washington State Ferries released the final draft of its revised triangle route schedule this evening, just before tomorrow’s…

Ferry schedule meeting set for Wednesday in West Seattle

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Ferry schedule meeting set for Wednesday in West Seattle

Free shuttle service to the meeting is available