News Around the Island

Founded by Olivier Wevers, a former ballet dancer with dreams of choreographing and leading his own company, Whim W’Him has established itself as a space for innovation and creativity in dance. This season’s program features three new works that showcase the diverse talents of its company members and guest choreographers….

Living on Vashon Island, WA, encapsulates a unique blend of serene rural life and the logistical challenges of accessing necessary resources, particularly when it involves heavy equipment rental. While Island Lumber offers some heavy equipment for rent, there are options off-island as well. Despite being closely situated to Seattle and…

The best time to visit Vashon Island is in the Summer, but every season offers unique charms and activities, making it a year-round destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Visiting Vashon Island as spring unfolds into summer reveals a vibrant tableau of natural splendor and bustling community festivities. Each…

This week: posturing on Facebook is the best way to enact positive change; what’s with all the mask wearing folks? and keep cats inside!

This week: Bagels are a human right; do we really need all of that pavement uptown? Kids on Vashon; and a cat rescued from the Tahlequah ferry terminal. 

Zamorana Mexican Food on Vashon Island shines with a must-try big burrito slathered in green sauce. Share your flavor journey at the best Mexican spot!

This week: How not to post about cats; the two specific people we all hate; the asphyxiated washer/dryer inside joke continues; did someone donate half a puzzle to Grannies?

We must start with the most pressing news of the day. Four zebras en route to Montana escaped from a trailer in North Bend. Three were rounded up by what the media refers to as a “rodeo clown.” Had I known that was a real profession, I would have made…

We have an infestation of a mystery bug, described in this post:  The poster is not alone. One person says, “OMG I just had a battle with one in my office in between work calls – he kept bouncing against my window and it was disgusting! ” Someone asks, “Did…