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Solar project lags as organizers look to change state laws
Dec 29 2012, 5:07 PM The Backbone Campaign is putting its ambitious community solar project on hold after a two-year effort by organizers that has proven far more complex than they had envisioned and has yet to generate enough investors to pay for the $540,000 project. Getting to calm: Let’s start with thoughtful discourse | Editorial
Dec 29 2012, 5:13 PM With the start of a new year, The Beachcomber would like to suggest a community-wide resolution that we hope many of us could embrace — a commitment to engage in thoughtful and respectful discourse. Polar bear swim draws dozens to KVI Beach | Slideshow
Jan 02 2013, 2:30 PM Dozens of islanders welcomed the new year on Tuesday by participating in a polar bear swim at KVI Beach. Several held hands as they dived into the chilly waters — according to weather reports, Puget Sound was around 49 degrees. Dogs took to the waters, too. Sing a new year’s song: An opera to celebrate Epiphany
Jan 04 2013, 10:31 AM A talented ensemble of islanders will perform Gian Carlo Menotti’s famous opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” this weekend — closing out the Christmas season by marking the ancient church holiday of the Epiphany. Parents of teens are being urged to get on the same page
Jan 02 2013, 2:30 PM What if all Vashon parents read the same book — and it was filled with great advice about how to deal with their teenagers and ’tweens? Garbage, recycling rates slated to rise
Jan 02 2013, 2:30 PM Islanders will see their garbage and recycling collection rates increase slightly this month, in part due to fee increases at the King County-run transfer station where the trash is taken. For Methodists, community service matters | Finding Faith
Jan 02 2013, 2:24 PM Drive by the Vashon United Methodist Church at the south edge of town, and black and white signs rise up to meet you. “We believe all persons are of sacred worth,” the first three read. The fourth adds, “Open hearts, open minds, open doors.” Park district poised to pass $1 million spending plan
Jan 02 2013, 2:30 PM The Vashon Park District board plans to vote next week on a $1.07 million spending plan that includes funding for a number of programs and projects, including the swimming pool, the skate park and its new fields complex north of town. Boys basketball takes down Chimacum, meets their match with Eatonville
Jan 08 2013, 10:12 AM Coming off two wins at a Yakima tournament over winter break, the Pirate basketball team returned to league play and split the week, beating the Chimacum Cowboys but losing a close game to the Eatonville Cruisers. Vashon wrestlers back on track in latest bout
Jan 08 2013, 10:13 AM It was the Pirates’ young wrestlers who carried the day on Saturday at the 30th annual Everett Classic tournament.