It’s 10:30 a.m. on the last day of school at Vashon High School, and six of history teacher Martha Woodard’s students are gathered around her reminiscing about the year and laughing. One student looks up the name “Martha” on a humorous reference site and reads that Martha is “a successful independent woman … well respected by everyone,” a definition that fits Woodard just right.
Islanders are invited to attend a public open house tonight, Wednesday, to hear about plans to create a primitive camping area at Maury Island Marine Park.
One month after a report done by a team of pool experts outlined needed repairs at the Vashon Pool, the process to bring the pool’s drain into compliance with federal law is underway.
Just a couple weeks before Vashon’s new unofficial mayor will be chosen, a sixth candidate has joined the race and is seeking votes and dona tions in support of the Vashon Alliance to Reduce Substance Abuse.
Board members overseeing the Vashon school district are expected to pass a $26.2 million budget, a roughly $873,000 increase over its current spending plan.
Vashon school district teachers will see a 2 percent increase in their pay in 2017.
A garden 42 years in the making will finally be open for public viewing this weekend, fulfilling the longtime dream of its creator.
Service on the Point Defiance-Tahlequah route has resumed and is on schedule after divers conducted an underwater inspection on the Chetzemoka this morning.
Nearly three weeks after Washington State Ferries officials implemented new loading procedures at the Fauntleroy dock in an attempt to help boats leave on time and filled, the procedures have been abandoned.
The JesusBarn Farm, one of Vashon’s most iconic and quirky buildings, is up for sale along with the Victorian farmhouse and nearly 20 acres of land that make up the property.
One might be tempted to assume that the 2016 USRowing Junior National Championships were plagued by leprechauns. First was the unrelenting greenness of the Lake Mercer course with trees hovering out from the banks. Then, the cancellation of all racing on Thursday’s practice day eliminated the chance to fine-tune the rigging of the boats that the club borrowed for this distant regatta. Finally, in a very unusual circumstance late on Friday after a day of heat races, officials decided to cancel Sunday’s finals in anticipation of high winds.
For the first time, kombucha drinkers on Vashon will have an island vendor to purchase the fermented tea beverage from.
Island commuters who will not be able to use all of the rides on their multi-ride tickets before the expiration date can now sell them online thanks to a new website created by a Bainbridge Island couple.
