This is a big shout out to the Vashon Chamber of Commerce, Jim Marsh and everyone involved in creating yet another amazing Strawberry Festival. We… Continue reading
Three years ago I moved from Berkeley, California to Vashon Island. In Berkeley, I lived on San Pablo Avenue near the border of Oakland. That… Continue reading
Vashon Fresh is a convenient way to sample Vashon edibles without having to leave your home. Free delivery with a $15 order ensures a timely,… Continue reading
I awoke recently with an insight that explains why so many people find it difficult to listen to so-called conspiracy theories about what happened to… Continue reading
I went to the island forum on July 25 at Ober Park. The Democrats say they love us. They say they want fully funded education,… Continue reading
I disagree with the July 18 editorial that islanders should use public or private funds to support the Neighborcare clinic (“Islanders must take steps to… Continue reading
Running for public office is not something most people want to do. Many of us are not comfortable putting ourselves forward, and we’re very uneasy… Continue reading
I say “stop kid-proofing the island” because people keep taking away stuff that kids love and are perfectly capable of playing on safely by themselves.… Continue reading
You may know that a kitten died of a heart attack in the lap of her owner when she heard fireworks explode. And you my… Continue reading
I would like to add my voice to those asking for accountability by those in charge of Vashon Center for the Arts. At the time,… Continue reading
The recent letter claiming that Washington State Initiative 1634 – Yes to Affordable Groceries — is misleading at face value and conveniently overlooks what the… Continue reading
The horrors of school shootings and the lack of a reasonable response from the government have mobilized teenagers all over the country. This is terrific,… Continue reading
I woke on the Fourth of July, thinking about the politics and militarization of patriotism, especially under Trump. It’s good to ask: Is Independence Day… Continue reading
If you have a boat that needs more repairs than you have money, call the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at 360-902-1574. They have a… Continue reading
The fire district does not need to take money from the Vashon Park District (“Fire chief faces park district over interlocal agreement,” June 27). The… Continue reading
Years ago on Vashon, the term “cultural tourism” was a four-letter word for some. That was when we had K2 to provide middle-income jobs and… Continue reading
Well, here we are again, “celebrating” the nation’s independence by blowing things up. I cannot, for the life of me, understand why it is acceptable… Continue reading