Sports
Vashon rower Kate Kelly named under-23 female athlete of the year
Accolades and victories are coming her way — sometimes by a margin no thicker than a piece of…
Northwest
Minimum wage is going up in Washington
Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…
Northwest
Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average
About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…
News
A Buffalo Soldier on Vashon is finally recognized
Benjamin Louis Glover served in the Army and retired in 1929 to become a music teacher in Seattle.
News
King County passes the torch on Mukai Barreling Plant property
The plant is set to become a community hub for farmers, chefs, and others who work with food.
News
Community Council votes to endorse Thunderbird Treatment Center
The council ultimately voted 97-26 in support of the motion.
Northwest
WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off
The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…
Arts
Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space
For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…
News
Celebrating a century of scouting on Vashon island
Founded in 1924, Vashon Island’s troop has seen generations of scouts pass through its ranks.
News
Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson
The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…
Arts
PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities
It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…
News
Honoring a beloved elder, who told her people’s story
Lucy Gerand documented the s ̌xwəbabs presence on Vashon and the harms of their forced removal.
News
No gain, no pain: Hundreds roll up for Passport2Pain 2024
Around 330 bicyclists showed up to ride this year, raising more than $30,000.