The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales
Data shows that since 2007, Mt. Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.
Summer bacterial bloom prompts changes for island water district
Island runner places high in cross country championship
He was a scoring runner for the second place team in his division, placing 11th overall.
Annual gingerbread contest brings sweet competition to VCA
The contest featured 10 sweet creations.
Vashon wrestlers putting it out on the mat
And don’t forget The Rock wrestling tournament this weekend.
Happenings | December 26 edition
Senior Center fun, a comedy show and a grief ritual.
VashonBePrepared: ‘Tis the season of batteries
Here’s how to keep your holiday gift-giving safe.
News Briefs | December 26 edition
A new school board member, local government action and The Rock wrestling tournament.
Now begins the process of filling the development’s 40 units. How to celebrate and commemorate the holidays on Vashon.Island Center Homes is open
Winter Solstice, Hanukkah and Christmas, oh my!
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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
A whale of a deception
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series on whales by island whale biologist Phil Clapham.
Holiday showcase of local musicians to benefit a good cause
The evening will be a who’s who of local musician.
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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Midday service on the King County Water Taxi is coming!
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New Prepaid Internet Service Available on Vashon Island
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Comcast Customers on Vashon Island Get a Speed Boost at No Additional Cost
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Month-long celebration of holiday magic opens at Seattle Center Nov. 24
