With few ballots left to count, local races are decided

With only a handful of ballots left to count in the Nov. 4 election, the island’s two contested Vashon Health...

By Aspen Anderson • November 13, 2025 2:00 pm


Sam Yates Foundation continues its life-saving work

On Nov. 4, the Sam Yates Community Foundation presented a heart screening event at Vashon High School, staffed by 17…

By Elizabeth Shepherd • November 12, 2025 10:20 am
News Briefs | Nov. 13 edition

Updates on local flood preparedness, school leadership search, legislative forum and more.

November 12, 2025 10:00 am
Vashon cross-country teams both place at state championships

Vashon boys finish fourth and girls seventh at state meet — marking a standout end to the season.

By James Batey For The Beachcomber • November 12, 2025 3:30 pm
Happenings | Nov. 13 edition

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

November 12, 2025 9:30 am
In dreary November, find color and light at new exhibits

Art, activism and local talent take center stage for First Friday on Vashon.

By Elizabeth Shepherd • November 4, 2025 11:00 am
Happenings | Nov. 6 edition

From vaccination clinics and Veterans Day events to legislative forums and grief workshops — here’s what’s happening on Vashon this week.

November 4, 2025 10:30 am

J, K and L Pods visit during Native Heritage Month

Editor’s note: This account by Orca Annie Stateler, an Indigenous marine naturalist, researcher and founder of the Vashon Hydrophone Project,…

By Orca Annie Stateler • November 12, 2025 10:20 am
Island groups work to address food insecurity amid SNAP gap

As of Wednesday morning, the nation’s longest government shutdown continues to affect thousands of Washingtonians — including residents of Vashon…

By Aspen Anderson • November 12, 2025 9:30 am





Vashon cross-country teams race their way to state

The Vashon High School cross-country girls team won the district title for the first time in 10 years, and the…

By James Batey For The Beachcomber • November 4, 2025 10:10 am
Vashon girls soccer finishes regular season strong ahead of playoffs

The Pirates will need to rely on their teamwork and determination in the first round of district playoffs.

By Jenni Wilke For The Beachcomber • November 4, 2025 10:00 am


Women hold the key hosts weekend of events

Women Hold the Key is thrilled to present three events that will illuminate women’s remarkable contributions to culture and confront…

November 12, 2025 10:30 am
‘Grief is grief’ support group offers help

Why a grief group for the holidays season?

November 12, 2025 10:30 am

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