Voice Of Vashon

Ted Kennedy Watson In this week’s new episode, we sit down with Ted Kennedy Watson! Ted is a designer, curator, businessman, and author, and he owns and runs two iconic stores in downtown Seattle: Watson Kennedy Fine Living and Watson Kennedy Fine Home. Join us to hear how Ted got his start in the design […]

Seth Zuckerman In this episode, we meet Seth Zuckerman, an islander who co-authored the exciting new book A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry. Seth and co-author Kirk Hanson have developed the first comprehensive how-to guide for forest stewards and enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest, lending their decades of experience and expertise in all […]

In this episode, we sit down with Odin Lonning! Odin is a prolific and award-winning Tlingit artist based here on Vashon Island. Born and raised in Alaska, Odin has a deep knowledge of and relationship with the natural world that is reflected and celebrated in his art. With his wife Ann Stateler, who many of us know […]

  In this episode, we get to know Manny Chao of Georgetown Brewing Company! Yes, our fellow islander Manny is the man behind Manny’s Pale Ale, the iconic Seattle beer found at restaurants and bars across the region. Join us to learn about Manny’s childhood in Spain and beyond, how he fell in love with beer while […]

    In this episode, we get to know Emily Wigley. Emily is the woman behind the beloved Orca Eats food truck. As Emily enters retirement, she sits down to reflect on what it was like to run this popular business for the last six years. Join us to hear how Emily’s teenage job taught […]

In this episode, we get to know Pam Ingalls! As one of the best-known artists on Vashon, Pam’s paintings hang on the walls of many island businesses and homes, and her art shows always draw crowds. Her paintings focus on highlighting the beauty of everyday people and sights. In this episode, you’ll hear how Pam […]