Vashon man released, felony drug case pending

The Vashon man accused of selling fentanyl and methamphetamine to island residents was released from jail Tuesday, but his case...

By Aspen Anderson • February 6, 2026 9:30 am


State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • February 6, 2026 12:53 pm
Mosqueda speaks to third graders on food insecurity

Third graders in Margie Butcher’s Chautauqua Elementary classroom recently welcomed King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda for a discussion on food…

By Peter Woodbrook For The Beachcomber • February 5, 2026 10:30 am
PIE awards $66,904 in teacher grants

At the Jan. 22, 2026, school board meeting, Vashon Partners in Education presented a “big check” for $66,904, representing the…

By Karen Boyle For The Beachcomber • February 5, 2026 10:30 am
Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King County

More police to be out Feb. 6-8

By Steve Hunter • February 3, 2026 2:57 pm
Happenings | Feb. 5 edition

Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of…

February 3, 2026 1:30 am
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • January 29, 2026 10:15 am



Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers…

By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation • January 28, 2026 9:18 am
King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am



Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner to offer…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • February 6, 2026 10:37 am
Vashon club teams celebrate soccer titles at Tacoma Stars game

Two Vashon boys club soccer teams captured South Sound United League Division 4 titles this fall and were recognized Jan….

By Eddie Macsalka For The Beachcomber • January 28, 2026 11:03 am


How we prevail through ‘interesting times’

“May you live in interesting times” is claimed by some to be an English translation of an ancient curse. During…

February 3, 2026 1:30 am
Keeping Vashon healthy

Last week, it was heartening to attend Vashon Health Care District’s forum that provided a snapshot of many recent improvements…

February 3, 2026 1:30 am

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