Island doctor faces charges of alleged unprofessional conduct

update today at 1:15 PM
The state Department of Health filed charges against Dr. Sjardo Steneker in December, alleging the popular family practice physician had sexual relationships with current and former patients — considered “unprofessional conduct” under state law.

Islanders raise thousands of dollars for Haitian relief efforts

February 5, 2010, 5:41 PM
Adria Engelhard, Katie Chale and Anna Jones participated in some of the recent fundraisers to help support Haitian relief efforts.  - Courtesy photo

Vashon's community council board experiences a rash of resignations

February 3, 2010, 5:08 PM

Could mussels heal an ailing Quartermaster Harbor? Researchers will find out

update February 3, 2010, 5:07 PM
Divers Brian Allen, foreground, and Jordan Watson explore Quartermaster Harbor

Vashon Island Growers Association tightens its belt as revenues dip

update February 3, 2010, 5:07 PM

New development planned for 45-acre site on Vashon's west side

update February 2, 2010, 2:24 PM
Don Asher says the new development on Colvos Passage will include shared beach rights. - Leslie Brown/staff photo

Little House suffers break-in; little is stolen

January 28, 2010, 4:42 PM

UW oceanographer studies Quartermaster Harbor's paralytic shellfish poisoning problem

update January 27, 2010, 9:49 AM
Cheryl Greengrove takes in the views as the boat leaves the marina. - Leslie Brown/staff photo

King County Library exec says ballot measure is critical

January 26, 2010
King County Library System Executive Director Bill Ptacek, right, speaks at the Vashon Friends of the Library meeting on Saturday. At left is Friends president Deirdre Petree. - Amelia Heagerty/staff photo

Businesses search for a niche: Clothes, craft projects and more could sustain Books by the Way

January 26, 2010
Jenni Wilke, co-owner of Books by the Way, hopes her store can be a “third place” for Islanders. - Susan Riemer/staff photo

Vandalism at Dockton Park, Island Center Forest raises concerns

January 26, 2010
Joe Van Hollebeke, left, and David Warren are frustrated by the vandalism at Island Center Forest.   - Leslie Brown/staff photo

Vashon teen sexually assaulted in the middle of the night

January 19, 2010

Corporation undertakes effort to market K2 property on Vashon

January 21, 2010

Vashon responds wholeheartedly to crisis in Haiti

January 20, 2010
Priscilla Schleigh, owner of Giraffe, is donating proceeds from sales of Haitian-made items to charity. - Amelia Heagerty/staff photo

Vashon Park District offers grants to Islanders and groups

January 19, 2010