Fire service pros and local leaders laud interim fire chief

In remarks made at the halfway mark of a six-month consultancy with Vashon Fire & Rescue, two seasoned fire service...

By Elizabeth Shepherd • May 21, 2025 12:30 pm

Vashon commemorates Japanese American incarceration

By Mari Kanagy For The Beachcomber

Kids make a splash at Trout Derby

By Mari Kanagy For The Beachcomber


Vashon, Mercer Island artists exchange art, inspiration

The Island 2 Island Gallery Exchange will debut at Swiftwater Gallery (17600 Vashon Highway SW) on May 28, and will run until June 22. The exhibit’s opening reception at Swiftwater will be First Friday, June 6.

By Phil Clapham For The Beachcomber • May 21, 2025 1:30 pm
New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options

Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 20, 2025 4:25 pm
News Briefs | May 22 edition

Strawberry fest approaches, and more news.

May 20, 2025 3:30 pm
Arts Briefs | May 22 edition

Dance classes, student art showcase and more.

May 20, 2025 5:30 pm
Happenings | May 22 edition

Mammogram screenings, Land Trust restoration and more.

May 20, 2025 4:30 pm
Comcast RISE will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
Vashon Island small businesses: Apply for Comcast RISE Grants by May 31!

Hurry! Only two weeks remain for small business owners on Vashon Island to apply for comprehensive grant packages that include…

By Andy Colley, for Comcast NBCUniversal • May 18, 2025 6:30 am

VHS students work with island’s gray whale bones

“Singer” the whale washed ashore on Vashon in August 2024.

By Aspen Anderson For The Beachcomber • May 21, 2025 9:30 am
After long wait, Thunderbird gets county go-ahead

Two major healthcare projects on Vashon — the Seattle Indian Health Board’s (SIHB) Thunderbird Treatment Center and Sea Mar Community…

By Alex Bruell • May 14, 2025 3:30 pm





After second loss to Cascade Christian, it’s time for Pirates to dig in, bounce back

The Vashon Island Pirates boys varsity soccer team is now entering the final stage of their season: the state tournament.

By Oscar Lopez For The Beachcomber • May 20, 2025 2:30 pm
VHS golf sends three to district tournament

The team competed in the Nisqually League tournament at Hawks Prairie Golf Club in Lacey.

By Paul Whalen For The Beachcomber • May 14, 2025 4:30 pm


Comcast RISE will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
May 18, 2025 6:30 am
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April 17, 2025 1:30 am
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
March 3, 2025 6:00 am