only on vashon- the weekly rundown 07/30/21
SNAKES!
A crowded Strawberry Festival and the ferry boat catastrophe.
only on vashon- the weekly rundown 07/30/21 Read More »
SNAKES!
A crowded Strawberry Festival and the ferry boat catastrophe.
only on vashon- the weekly rundown 07/30/21 Read More »

Simply put, Vashon is known for it’s eclectic community and the many outdoor activities throughout the Island. But Vashon is so much more than that. Get t know that Island and the community before you want to live here.
What is Vashon Island known for? Read More »
Exploding mailbox, a couch at KVI, exercise bike on Wax Orchard, what’s with the boarded up building uptown?
…and congratulations to Penny the Goat, our unofficial Mayor!
only on Vashon- the weekly rundown 07/23/21 Read More »

While it is easier to navigate Vashon Island with a car, it does not mean that a car is required to get around.
Do You Need A Car To Get Around Vashon Island? Read More »

Otter pops and a parade, picking blackberries, blueberries, “How are your animals doing?”, bunny petting, strawberry shortcake, a goat for unofficial mayor, old-timey car show, shopping cart drill team and music… lot’s of music.
The 2021 Strawberry Festival Rundown Read More »
What’s going in the Red Bike? A Poodle themed restaurant… live music with pork knuckles and proper lighting so everyone looks hot.
What’s that smell, the unofficial mayor as the Strawberry Festival approaches and a goat in a tutu.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 07/15/2021 Read More »
Vashonites are looking for friends, pics of animals for Unnoficial Mayor. bad parking note in Vashonites Rants, AirBnBs should be long term affordable rentals and more…
weekly rundown 07/02/2021 Read More »
Vashon Mascot, Hamster races, free Red Vines, we’ve fallen from grace and the Geese family uptown.
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 06/25/21 Read More »
Discussions around a Jeopardy question, what is that sound? Trivia night at the Brew Pub and so much more this week!
only on vashon- the weekly rundown 06/18/21 Read More »
Hauntings on Vashon, a found severed foot of an elk and Brazen Dawg wants bullfrogs for to cook.
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 6/11/2021 Read More »
Three peacocks are on the loose, the purgatory of the 4-way, have you seen this turtle? … and more
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 06/03/2021 Read More »
Overtown, over-town, or over town? Downtown of Uptown? Don’t you dare say “The Puget Sound” or you’re from Vashoff… and there was a loose cow again.
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 0/28/2021 Read More »
Do racoons eat chickens? Peacocks on the loose. Is there treasure in a sunken boat in Raab’s Lagoon? …and more
only on vashon-the weekly rundown 05/20/21 Read More »
Is dreck safe? they’re, there and their – what does grimoire mean? A rental is available for $3k/mo, Anna is a spy and so much more discussed this week.
only on Vashon- the weekly rundown 05/14/21 Read More »
Who gets to decide how we do things around here? Only people who’ve lived here for a generation?
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 05/07/21 Read More »
A dog with a shoe took himself for a walk in Burton and so much more!
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 04/30/21 Read More »
Detour poetry, the “Running late for ferry” car horn, you can’t remove eyesores from other people’s property and Hawky looks like Abraham Lincoln.
Only on Vashon- the weekly rundown 4/23/21 Read More »
The Ferry Hill 500, “where… used to be” and Vashon gets a tech makeover?
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 4/16/21 Read More »
The Vashon Labyrinth, dog poop 💩 and sweaty inappropriateness. It’s the Vashon-Maury weekly rundown by Anna Shomsky.
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 4/9/21 Read More »
UFO sighting on Vashon? (again?)
Sharing nettle recipes, rat family celebrities, Guns & Ammunition, Golf balls (aka yuppie turds), loud rumbles and more.
only on vashon- the weekly rundown 4/2/2021 Read More »
UFOs in the 60s, an agate the size of an egg, stupid bikes and dogs running free… again.
Only on vashon- the weekly rundown 3/26/21 Read More »
A shift on the Island, Go-Fund-Me for Tahlequah, mysterious creatures eating bulbs, salads are back at the Rock and unruly drivers.
only on vashon -the weekly rundown 03/19/21 Read More »
Black market eggs, special bread, chicken subscription and a much needed wench.. er winch.
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 03/12/2021 Read More »
The sheep have escaped!!! (again)
What was that helicopter,? Who’s trading eggs for a mattress? Racoon in the vending machine. Be sure to properly asphyxiate your stackable washer/dryer.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 03/05/2021 Read More »
Chunks of ice, melted snow, barred owls, painted rocks, Bigfoot, sunken sailboat and Iyad’s gets a mention.
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 2/26/21 Read More »
It snowed! We had a snowpocolypse snowman contest. We talked about speed limits (again) and who drives Subarus. We discussed racism on the Island. Don’t let fear keep you from sharing your opinion.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 2/19/2021 Read More »
Dog poop, oat milk, aggressive dogs, slowing down Magnolia Beach and a really cool rock.
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 2/12/21 Read More »
This week it’s box forts, Anna needs a tarp, shooting guns on private property, creepy dolls, a trash ravine, graffiti and gangs on Vashon.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 2/5/2021 Read More »

Here you will find information on Vashon Island’s Covid-19 vaccination strategy and its progress – an operation largely supported by skilled volunteers. Vashon Island’s average resident is over the age
COVID-19 Vaccine on VASHON ISLAND Read More »
Violation of the sanctity of the port-a-potties, birthing babies on the ferries, Husky dog needs a home and will someone please explain those train tracks?
Only on Vashon – the weekly rundown 1/29/21 Read More »
From Corgi playdates to giving out free marijuana to anyone that gets a vaccine the Weekly Rundown from Groups on Vashon is where it’s at.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 1/22/2021 Read More »

The question often comes up about the public use of private beaches, and where private property ends and public land begins and Anna Schomsky did the research for us.
Private beaches and Public use Read More »
A large cardboard box makes a castle, spam calls, frogs legs, protesting appliances, funny donkeys and the beachcomber stealing our comments for news.
Only on vashon- the weekly rundown 1/15/21 Read More »
Quartermaster flooded, pots were banged, a dog crossed the street, we cleaned up the beach and so much more.
Only On vashon – the weekly rundown 01/08/21 Read More »

Time for the year in review.
It was a terrible year.
All done!
Anna’s Year in Review 2020 Read More »
We played 2 truths and 1 lie, we talked about feeding wild animals, squirrels digging up yards, the 4 way stop (when do we turn?), beach cleanup on Jan 3rd, drop your xmas tree at the Old Goats Home and more…
Only On Vashon- The Weekly Community Rundown 01/1/21 Read More »
Videos of shooting trees down, people losing packages, a line outside of Thriftway to get in, snow(?), paint a rock for the Library and more…
Only On Vashon-The Weekly Community Rundown 12/ 25/ 20 Read More »
There was an earthquake! It had a 3.4 magnitude and an epicenter on the Kitsap Peninsula. Whether or not we felt the earthquake was a topic of much discussion, including
Only On Vashon – the weekly community rundown 12/17/20 Read More »

2020, the year of household members dueling over internet access to prop up their work and school from home activities. Are you one of these household members in need of
Free WiFi on Vashon – Stay Connected During Covid this winter Read More »

A topic that comes up frequently is whether or not dogs should be leashed in public areas. Opinions range on this. Some say dogs can be dangerous and frightening, harassing
Vashon Dogs – Off-Leash or on-leash? Read More »