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



As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the…

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • February 9, 2026 11:55 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



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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