News Around the Island

This follow-up to the Vashon ADU workshop recap dives deeper into the permitting process using official guidance from King County’s planning department. It outlines what homeowners need before submitting a permit application—like critical area review, water and septic verification, and shoreline assessments—and what to expect during the review stages. It…

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…

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 coast of Vashon Island. Thanks to the rapid response of the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team from…

Thinking about building an ADU on Vashon? The author shares key takeaways from a recent community meeting, including what steps to take before applying for a permit, why preparation matters, and how an ADU can support both your property and the island community. Learn practical tips, essential resources, and real-world…

This month: Chihuahua Club, bad parking, bad AI decisions and free speech. Free the chiweenies!

The 2025 Alan M. Painter Grant awarded funding to the Japan Festival at Mukai Farm and Garden on Vashon Island, recognizing the island’s cultural contributions and community spirit. This grant supports inclusive, community-led projects across unincorporated King County and celebrates Vashon’s rich Japanese American heritage. Learn how this funding helps…

A curious writer follows the new UFO Mysteries Trail to Vashon and Maury Island after reading about the legendary 1947 Maury Island Incident. Along the way, she reflects on eerie skies, local lore, and one strange twilight sighting of her own. With a plush bait cow in hand and questions…

A detailed, first-person narrative experience of horseback riding through Dockton Forest on Vashon Island, emphasizing the area’s ecological management and the enchanting natural scenery.

In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of jewelry design, it’s a pleasure to shine a spotlight on one of Vashon Island’s own talents, Kimberly, a visionary jewelry designer with a unique offering that has captured the imagination of our community: Endless Jewelry. Introducing Kimberly: A Stalwart of Creativity Kimberly’s journey…