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Islanders detail their accusations of recent violent assaults
In two separate incidents in August, islanders reported what they described as violent assaults on Vashon — and…
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Vashon Island Fire & Rescue battles a large fire on Westside Highway
The blaze destroyed the barn and a nearby office of Vashon’s Westside Stables in the early morning hours…
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Two events at Island Center Forest focus on stewardship
Forest health will be the focus of two back-to-back events, taking place at Island Center Forest (ICF) Saturday,…
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Schools beat: Commons Agreement, RIF update, new start times
With school set to start on Aug. 29, the pace of news has picked up at Vashon Island…
Arts
Acclaimed Scottish guitarist to hold workshop and concert
The master Scottish guitar player, Tony McManus, will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, and also hold…
Arts
Arts center to soon launch its 45th annual art auction
Vashon Center for the Arts annual art auction starts Friday, Sept. 2, with a month-long silent auction of…
Arts
‘Abstractions, oddball whimsy,’ and kid’s book art fill VALISE Gallery
Opening Friday, Sept. 2, at VALISE Gallery, there will be a two-person show by local artists Gregory Burnham…
Arts
Get your weird on at Vashon Weird Music Fest
A wild night of music is in store as eight Vashon musicians display their skills on everything from…
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Matt Sullivan, VISD’s financial chief, departs for new job
Matt Sullivan, who for the past eight years has served as Vashon Island School District’s (VISD) executive director…
Arts
Local gallery devoted to the art of origami to close
For owner and artist Alice Larson, the gallery is full of memories.
News
In quest for solvency, VISD solicits report. The consultant’s views made news last year.
The business and human resources departments of Vashon Island School District (VISD) are now in the process of…
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An inspiring newspaper column becomes a book
You’ve read their stories on the pages of The Beachcomber and heard their words of wisdom. Accept people…
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Vashon HouseHold to host ‘Battle of the Bands’ fundraiser
This year’s annual fundraiser for Vashon HouseHold (VH), the island’s nonprofit devoted to developing and stewarding affordable housing…