Islander fulfills lifelong dream of joining the Peace Corps
Fifty-seven years after she was inspired by President Kennedy, former teacher is ready to volunteer
Fire chief faces park district over interlocal agreement
At the most recent park board meeting on June 12, Vashon Fire Chief Charlie Krimmert stood from his seat and… Continue reading
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Field Notes: Calendar of nature-related events
Wed. May, 30 and Sun. June 3 Cliff-Bird Nesting Observation Training Help Vashon Nature Center scientists document the use of… Continue reading
Fire risk set to ‘high’ as July 4 nears
This spring was warmer and dryer than normal, and officials at Vashon Island Fire & Rescue continue to encourage islanders… Continue reading
Arts
The road leads to Vashon for Moody Little Sister
Modern-folk and husband/wife duo Naomi Sparrow and Rob Stroup will bring their act, Moody Little Sister, to play road-inspired music… Continue reading
Clinton Fearon boogies back to the Red Bicycle
Crowd-pleaser Clinton Fearon will bring his Boogie Brown Band back to Vashon for a show at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June… Continue reading
Sports
Rowing Club’s Masters’ event a weekend of all-out fun
The Vashon Island Rowing Club’s masters rowers made their annual pilgrimage to the Northwest Masters Championships on Vancouver Lake last Continue reading...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: To better the world — and yourself — serve as a volunteer
For many, the last year and a half of national and world news has gone from difficult to hear to… Continue reading
COMMENTARY: VCA shares its perspective on recent history, intentions
A recent article and editorial The Beachcomber questions choices made by Vashon Center for the Arts board and staff in… Continue reading
Northwest
Safe consumption: The debate
In the first of a three-part series, we enter into the heated, emotional, and sometimes bitter debate around one of the most controversial policy proposals in the country.
Legislators and activists seek solutions to farmer suicides
Agricultural workers end their own lives at a higher rate than workers in any other profession.
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