Community
Vashon’s Quaker community is hosting an unusual version of a celebration of life this Sunday; the group is honoring someone who is still living. Dorothy… Continue reading
Education
The Vashon Island School District is projected to face a $600,000 shortfall for the 2021-22 school year if no changes are made to how Washington… Continue reading
Wildlife
Last week, a family home close to the high school and new track and field was relocated — but the movers were not your everyday… Continue reading
Politics
A crowd of 70 islanders, joined by the Backbone Campaign, protested at the four-way stop Friday evening in support of special counsel Robert Mueller and… Continue reading
Ferries
After the Washington State Ferries meeting last week, ferry officials are encouraging those who have not provided feedback on the schedule to do so, while… Continue reading
Water
Water District 19 will hold a meeting next Tuesday, where commissioners will discuss raising water rates. They would like members of the public to attend.… Continue reading
Healthcare
Neighborcare is expecting a $350,000 operating deficit this year at the Vashon clinic.
Health & Wellness
To help counter the stigma of mental illness and address the effects on families where it is present, Vashon Youth & Family Services and Vashon… Continue reading
Education
“It was really started by students and for students.”
Community
Longtime islander Peter Serko has arranged for a series of events to tell the stories of those from Vashon who have been lost to AIDS.… Continue reading
Ferries
The Vashon fire district chief and commissioners have released separate public letters this week to Washington State Ferries, with one letter asking for improved service… Continue reading
Community
Midge Grace is proud of her service with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
In the news
As rain fell last Sunday night, Suzanne Greenberg, newly elected president of the Havurah on Vashon, welcomed solemn mourners to a candlelit vigil instead of… Continue reading
Community
At the end of September, the members of Granny’s Attic voted on its semi-annual grant awards and gave $125,001 to eight local nonprofit organizations to… Continue reading
Politics
Last week, as part of Ballotpalooza at Vashon High School, state senate candidates Shannon Braddock and Joe Nguyen participated in a debate that included close-to-home… Continue reading
Nature
John Browne Many on Vashon know John Browne as a musician, mayoral candidate and community advocate, but it’s his life’s work with native plants that… Continue reading
Community
Sandy Mattara’s deep, infectious laughter finishes the sentence. “Be all that you can be. Do all that you can do. And the rest of it’s… Continue reading
