Summer bacterial bloom prompts changes for island water district
Though the bloom never threatened the drinking water, it disrupted the district’s treatment process.
A whale of a deception
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series on whales by island whale biologist Phil Clapham.
Winter Solstice, Hanukkah and Christmas, oh my!
How to celebrate and commemorate the holidays on Vashon.
VashonBePrepared: Prepare for respiratory virus season
For many, these are the happiest months of the year: Thanksgiving feasts, ski trips, visits with grandma and grandpa.
Holiday showcase of local musicians to benefit a good cause
The evening will be a who’s who of local musician.
News Briefs | December 19 edition
DispatchHealth numbers up
Arts Briefs | December 19 edition
Piano in the Kay, a Solstice concert and more.
Enjoy family day at the museum and celebrate News Year’s. The council adopted the updated plan Dec. 10, concluding an effort that began two years ago.Happenings | December 19 edition
County Council approves update to Comprehensive Plan
Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated
The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three years without…
Working toward justice for the missing and murdered in Washington
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force Summit highlights progress as well as shortcomings.
- King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid
- PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’
- Thousands of firearm sales on hold in WA amid system crash
- King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025
- Ferguson defeats Reichert in governor’s race | Election 2024
- How one WA county upped security ahead of the election
Portage Fill tunes up for a swinging holiday concert
For 51 years, Portage Fill has entertained islanders with tunes from the great American songbook.
Arts Briefs | December 12 edition
Performances by the Vashon Island Chorale, Storm Large and Kat Eggleston.
- Recommendation: Art blooms at studios at Beall Greenhouses
- Noted Northwest storyteller to perform cozy Christmas tales
- Scrooge returns to Vashon for one night only
- Vashon Island Chorale to offer up “Candlelight Carols”
- First Friday and Studio Tour make for vibrant weekend of art
- Arts Briefs | December 5 edition
Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools
Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.
A hard-fought match at Vashon’s Ryan Krug Cup
Fine-tuning the team at halftime helped the adults turn the tide on the field.
- Healey takes second at state cross country championships
- Vashon boys win cross country district championship
- New booster club aims to support island soccer players
- Vashon grappling team earns 11 medals at Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition
- Island equestrian selected for 2026 Gaucho Derby in South America
- FALL SPORTS ‘24: A young squad is already making waves for Vashon cross country
Commentary: Help us inspire our students
This year’s students are a big, wonderful and worthy bunch that deserve generous support.
Letters to the Editor | December 19 edition
Readers write in about Fire Chief Matt Vinci’s job move and more.
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New Prepaid Internet Service Available on Vashon Island
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Month-long celebration of holiday magic opens at Seattle Center Nov. 24
