Opinion
A surprising debate at a quiet fire department | Editorial
It’s not easy to get to the bottom of allegations against George Brown, the Assistant Chief of Operations…
News
Fire union votes no confidence in assistant chief
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) has launched an investigation into allegations against Assistant Chief George Brown after…
Opinion
Shifts in the business scene create new opportunities | Editorial
At first glance, this week’s Beachcomber almost seems like one big business section
News
Clinic owner concerned about squatters after deal falls through
People are apparently living without permission and possibly against building codes in the former Vashon Family Practice office…
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A Vashon captain’s final sailing
On Friday as Captain David Wilson prepared the Issaquah for an 8:45 a.m. sailing from Fauntleroy to Southworth,…
Opinion
We hope VARSA will emerge stronger | Editorial
We often describe Vashon by comparing it with other places. Usually our unique island situation makes for qualities…
News
Algae kills hundreds of fish in harbor
County scientists believe a toxic algae bloom is to blame for a large fish kill in Quartermaster Harbor…
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Head of VARSA steps down as group rethinks relationship with VYFS
After a dispute with Vashon Youth & Family Services, the volunteer group working to reduce youth substance abuse…
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Granny’s awards large grants to DoVE, VCC
Granny’s Attic has given two significant grants as part of the first round of its new funding cycle.
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Arts center, other projects garner millions in state funding
Vashon Allied Arts was recently awarded $2 million in state money to help fund the construction of its…
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Police don’t plan to stop noisy annual race
Despite a flood of complaints about the Fourth of July hydroplane race last year and a threat from…
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Campers escape worries, reel in fun on Vashon
Last Friday morning a quiet pond tucked in the woods behind Vashon Sportsmen’s Club came to life with…
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Mukai fence can stay for six more months
A county commission ruled last week that Island Landmarks can keep a fence up at the Mukai farmhouse…