1 in custody after Vashon Island standoff
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Law enforcement arrested a barricaded suspect on Vashon Island following a domestic violence incident Monday afternoon.

J-Pod, K-Pod orcas make surprise visit near Vashon Island

Southern resident killer whales are making waves in Puget Sound, with members of J-Pod and K-Pod spotted traveling north past Vashon Island.

Orcas spotted near Vashon Island
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More than a dozen orcas were spotted traveling north past Vashon Island on Thursday.

Idaho inmate mistakenly released from jail captured on Vashon Island

After eight days on the run, an inmate who was accidentally released from the Kootenai County Jail in Idaho last week was caught today on Vashon Island.

Unusually low tide affects some WA ferry routes

An unusually low tide in western Washington is affecting some local ferry routes, specifically those around Vashon Island.

WSF's Kitsap ferry back in service after mechanical issue caused vessel to 'bump' into dock

The Washington State Ferries' M/V Kitsap is back in service after a mechanical issue was successfully repaired Wednesday night. According to a post on X, The United States Coast Guard gave approval for the ferry to return to its route.

Giant trolls take-over Puget Sound: Where they are and what they mean

The trolls, however, are not meant to be pinpointed for the public to find with ease. Dambo offers up general information with his troll map online, and there are visual clues in the form of brightly colored bird houses to let each visitor know they’re on the right track.

2 people rescued in Puget Sound by ferry crews

Crew members from two Washington State ferries rescued two people in the water near Vashon Island Monday night.