Thanks to a new county study, Islanders who own property along Vashon’s 45 miles of shoreline will soon have access to better information about flood hazards.
Next weekend St. John Vianney Catholic Church will fill with the sounds of Guatemalan music. Colorful art from Guatemala will cover the walls, and the smells of traditional Guatemalan food will waft through the air.
When Islander Jane Berg saw the documentary “For Once In My Life” on PBS earlier this year, she was blown away. Berg, 69, was not only moved by the story of the 28 physically and mentally disabled musicians who form the Spirit of Goodwill Band, but she was struck by its relevance to Welcome Vashon, a new initiative promoting inclusion on Vashon.
Vashon Earth Care has combined forces with the Backbone Campaign and Transition Vashon to foster dialogue about strengthening Vashon’s local economy.
When Islander Jane Berg saw the documentary “For Once In My Life” on PBS earlier this year, she was blown away.
After a small surge in commercial burglaries on Vashon last year, Sgt. JR Hall, Vashon’s administrative sergeant, says the rash of break-ins seems to be decreasing now, likely due to increased police patrolling and community response.
Dozens of students’ favorite books were sent to Aung San Suu Kyi.
Thanks to donations acquired by Vashon Island Fire and Rescue (VIFR), Vashon will be more prepared for a large storm or natural disaster, says fire chief Hank Lipe.
Student hopes to address cliques and exclusion with a special workshop.
Months after King County took ownership of the former Glacier Northwest property on Maury Island and opened it as a natural area, Maury residents as well as county officials are worried that the growing presence of dirt bikers, despite rules that prohibit them at the site, will make it difficult for walkers, joggers and equestrians to enjoy the area.
Quartermaster Harbor felt the effects of the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan more than other parts of Puget Sound, according to data recently released by King County.
Due to tentative concessions made by state ferry workers, ferry service reductions and fare increases may not be as severe as predicted late last year, when the state announced that major cuts were necessary to keep the financially unstable system afloat.
Vashon Island Fire and Rescue (VIFR) is moving forward on plans to construct a 9-11 memorial that will include an actual piece of the World Trade Center.
