More Articles

Results 5821 - 5830 of about 6070.

School district officials vet plan for new summer school
Feb 12 2013, 4:54 PM After an effort to hold a summer school at Vashon High School faltered last year, the school district is taking steps to see a program for struggling students come to fruition this summer.
City’s concerns could put Medic One at risk
Feb 12 2013, 4:57 PM A city in King County is withholding support of a regionwide Emergency Medical Services’ levy, opposition that could jeopardize the highly regarded Medic One system if a resolution to the impasse isn’t found soon.
Bound together in a community of sorrow | Homily for Ryan Krug
Feb 13 2013, 5:00 PM Father Tryphon spoke at Ryan Krug's memorial service on Feb. 3. Many were moved by his remarks and asked that his words be posted on The Beachcomber's website. His homily follows.
Vashon representative honored for health care work
Feb 19 2013, 11:42 AM The American Medical Association (AMA) honored state Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle) with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service, its top award for government service in health care. Cody was honored with the award last week at the AMA’s National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Body of elderly woman identified as a Tacoma resident
Officials from King County Sheriff’s Office and the Medical Examiner’s Office remove the body. - Leslie Brown/Staff Photo Feb 20 2013, 1:59 PM The body found at Reddings Beach Monday afternoon was identified to be that of Martha Scharpf, an elderly woman who lived at an assisted living center in Tacoma.
Two VHS wrestlers take medals at state
Preston Morris, left, second place, and Shane Armstrong, third place, flash smiles after winning medals at state. - Rik Forschmiedt Photo/RiksImages.com Feb 20 2013, 9:57 AM The Vashon Pirates sent six wrestlers to the 25th annual Mat Classic state competition last Friday and Saturday at the Tacoma Dome. After the first round of action, they had won five matches, four of them by pin, and were on a roll.
Enjoy an old-fashioned family performance
Pat LP Camozzi is the next performer in Vashon Allied Arts’ Family Series. He’ll play at the Blue Heron on Sunday.  - Courtesy Photo Feb 19 2013, 11:51 AM Pat (Lp) Camozzi, a singer, songwriter and author from Montreal, is the latest performer in Vashon Allied Arts’ Family Series, and he’s set to perform an all-ages show at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Blue Heron Arts Center.
Sleight of hand magic at the Open Space
Joey Pipia will perform at Open Space for Arts and Community on Saturday.  - Courtesy Photo Feb 19 2013, 11:53 AM Magician Joey Pipia, considered a master showman and comedian who puts on a fast-paced show, will perform at Open Space for Arts and Community on Saturday. His show begins at 8 p.m.
Blues and more on Vashon | Arts & Entertainment Briefs
OneNightStand plays on Friday. - Courtesy Photo Feb 19 2013, 12:04 PM A Vashon blues band that calls itself OneNiteStand will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. Friday for a free show at the Red Bicycle Bistro.
Oscars 2013: A night when the stars come out on Vashon
Leslie McMichael interviews Eileen and Gordon Wolcott at last year Feb 19 2013, 12:14 PM One of Vashon’s liveliest parties is coming up — Vashon Film Society’s annual Oscar Night bash at the Vashon Theatre, set to start at 4 p.m. Sunday with rides around the block in a classic British limousine and a swarm of local “paparazzi” snapping photos as guests arrive on the red carpet.