Attention Vashon Small Business Owners! The Vashon Not-Uptown Business Registry is Coming Back Next month, The Loop is bringing back the Not-Uptown Business registry, and now is the time to make sure your small Vashon business is listed. We have businesses everywhere on the Island – did you know that most businesses on Vashon are…
Announcements, August 2023
The Heart of Vashon: Sharing Our Stories in Pictures and Words
By Barbara Gustafson There once was an island named VashonThe residents loved it with passionAs visitors nearedThey found it was weird…In just Vashon’s own homegrown fashion.~ Lynn Walters So begins the newly released book, “The Heart of Vashon: Sharing Our Stories,” a lovingly written tribute to the island accompanied by rich and inviting photographs. The…
Announcements, August 2023
Concerts in the Park 2023
By Pete WelchThe Vashon Park District is proud to present “Concerts in the Park” once again this year in partnership with Vashon Events. The concerts will be held every Thursday night in August from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Concerts in the Park is a family-friendly series of events that bring the community together to enjoy free…
Announcements, August 2023
The Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness Community Meal Program
By Brownie Carver The IFCH free Community Meals Program has been in existence for well over a decade. It has gone through many changes over the years, and the most dramatic change happened during COVID. The Community Meal Program stopped abruptly when COVID hit the island. Knowing that these meals are a lifeline for some people,…
Announcements
The February Issue is Here
Pick up the latest issue in businesses and stores throughout the Island. Do you live elsewhere than Vashon? Go to the “Current Issue” tab (in the menu above) and find a pdf of The Loop there. Enjoy!
Announcements
Patricia A. Buchanan, Obituary
Born Patricia Ann Luray in Ross, California on June 2, 1950, to Howard and Barbara Luray (maiden name Spurgeon). “Pat” was the 3rd of four children. Pat is survived by her younger brother Chris, her two children Donnie and Akemi, and their children Naomi, Amaya, and Emi Mae. Pat’s childhood took place mainly in the…
Announcements
Introducing the Not Uptown Vashon Business Lowdown!
Do you have a business on Vashon? If so, are you like the majority of Vashon businesses in that you’re not located uptown? Vashon businesses are everywhere on the Island – really, everywhere. But many are effectively hidden, without the storefront or drive-by appeal that would let you know they exist. Because Vashon is not zoned…
Announcements
The December Issue Is Here!
Over the next few days the newspaper will show up in the usual places. Do you live afar? Access the pdf under Current Issue in the above menu. You can also read all the articles below.
Announcements
Looking For The November Loop?
Issue #3 has just arrived on the Island, and is finding its way to businesses and central locations near you. The PDF of our print edition is here. The posts of the individual articles and more are below.
Announcements, Island Resilience
ACA Health Insurance Open Enrollment
By Hilary Emmer ACA Health Insurance Open EnrollmentSign-Up Re-NewKing County Public Health is Here to Help!! Dates: Wednesday: November 16th 1pm – 3pm Saturday: December 3rd Noon – 3pm Wednesday: December 21st 1pm – 3pm Saturday: January 7th Noon – 3pm Wednesday: January 18th 1pm – 3pm All Dates are at the Vashon Library (inside…