News
Jacob Plihal picks up another win on the road to Olympic Games
Vashon’s Jacob Plihal has clutched another win on his path to competing in the Olympic Games this summer.
Northwest
WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous…
News
Chamber director to helm ferry action group
Amy Drayer will change roles to run the Chamber of Commerce’s Islanders for Ferry Action (IFA).
News
Islanders talk density, grocery zoning at comprehensive plan meeting
The event drew an audience of about 65 people to learn and comment on the complicated plan process.
News
Islander turns to ‘immersive media’ to promote social good
“You can view these tools dystopically — to wall us off from reality — or as a way…
News
New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…
Arts
Beauty awaits at Vashon Garden Tour 2024
Every spring, I’m suddenly reminded of the garden I’ve been neglecting.
News
Service planner funding could herald updates to two-boat schedule
But change may not come quickly.
News
Facing deficit, school district now poised to cut staff
The district faces a projected $1.3 million deficit in the budget for the 2024-25 school year.
News
Annual Easter tradition expands with inclusive egg hunt
This was the first year the annual event featured a sensory-friendly egg hunt.
Northwest
Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director
“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.
Northwest
New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras
The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.
News
School board appoints a new member
River Branch will take her oath of office and join the board at its March 28 meeting.