When the Seattle City Council passed its new public safety sales tax initiative earlier this week, the move was largely celebrated as a progressive step forward, one that channels millions […]
Thunderbird Treatment Center: Vashon’s Divided Path to Healing Read More »
Officials are moving ahead with the work on the Fauntleroy ferry terminal.
Ferry Officials Move Ahead with Expanded Fauntleroy Terminal Plan Read More »
At 7 a.m. this morning, I found myself standing in an unusually quiet Thriftway, Hokas laced, heart pounding, and a shopping cart waiting for me like a starting line. I
Three Minutes, Two Carts, and a Whole Lot of Olive Oil Read More »
The Washington Department of Ecology has fined Liberty Marine Corporation $32,000 for a 2023 oil spill near Manchester State Park that released 199 gallons of waste oil into Puget Sound.
Oil Spill Fine Raises Questions for Puget Sound’s Future Read More »
A new report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF estimates that more than 14 million children around the world did not receive a single vaccine in 2024. Among the
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Puget Sound Energy has marked parts of the island as high risk for power shut-offs this summer — sometimes with no warning. As fire danger creeps west of the Cascades, islanders must prepare not just for blackouts, but for protecting their land, their animals, and their safety.
Read what this means for Vashon, how to prepare, and where to get hands-on emergency training for livestock owners.
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Starting June 10, Vashon Island residents may start seeing phone numbers with a new area code: 564. As an overlay to the familiar 206, this change won’t affect existing numbers but will apply to new lines in the region. While dialing habits remain the same, islanders are encouraged to update contact systems and materials to reflect full 10-digit numbers.
On the morning of May 7, 2025, the peaceful waters of Colvos Passage were disrupted by a rising plume of smoke from a burning 40-foot pleasure boat just off the
Quick Action by U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man from Burning Boat off Vashon Island Read More »
The quaint, rural beauty of Vashon Island, Washington, has long been a respite for those seeking tranquility away from the urban sprawl. Yet, beneath its pastoral surface, a revolution brews
In a deeply meaningful move that marks a shift in how public schools engage with Indigenous communities, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU)
How the Puyallup Tribe Curriculum Agreement Shapes the Future for Vashon Students Read More »
Maegan Blessing, a certified equine massage therapist, offers top-tier care to horses at Iron Faith Thoroughbreds in southwest Washington. Inspired by a love for racehorses and certified by the Northwest School of Animal Massage on Vashon Island, Blessing emphasizes a holistic approach to equine well-being.
Robert Cohen’s 2023 photo collection skillfully captures poignant moments, from intense police standoffs to the oldest taxidermy studio in Affton, seamlessly intertwining St. Louis’s diverse narratives, including the struggles faced by Vashon High football players amid the threat of eminent domain, in a visual tapestry reflecting the city’s heart and soul.
Vashon Horizons and Beyond: Robert Cohen’s Photographic Exploration of Life in 2023 Read More »
