News Around the Island

When people ask what there is to do on Vashon, I usually smile, because the real answer is not about attractions so much as participation. Living on the island means your calendar slowly fills with moments that feel ordinary at first and then quietly become essential. Much of life here…

Vashon, known for its rural charm, is now on the forefront of the Ai revolution. That’s right, friends, we are the home of Shelby, the world’s least helpful robot.  Shelby is the absolute worst! I tried to give it my prescription number for birth control and it said, “I didn’t…

Spring on Vashon Island arrives quietly, then all at once. One day, the ferry ride feels gray and sleepy, the next the island is alive with blossoms, birdsong, and that unmistakable sense that it is time to get outside and move again. This season is where Vashon truly stretches its…

A comprehensive guide for visitors—from how to get here, to what to do once you arrive. Vashon isn’t just a getaway—it’s an experience.

A curated guide to the best lodging options on Vashon Island… whether you’re after woodsy solitude, a beachside cabin, or walking distance to the village buzz.

Spring is coming, and soon we will be welcoming tourists to our island. Okay, some of you will be sneering at the tourists and telling them to go back to Bellevue, but most of us will be welcoming them. What first impression of our island do we want to give…

A love letter to the island that locals call home and visitors never forget, featuring the unique character, history, and close-knit community of Vashon-Maury.

Meet the members of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and discover how their events, values, and service enrich Vashon life.

A closer look at The Vashon Observer, its community contributors, and the hyperlocal stories that define the island’s pulse—told through a journalistic lens with heart and honesty.