News
King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers
The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…
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News
News Briefs | March 5 edition
Fitzgibbon apologizes: State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, one of Vashon’s legislators and the House majority leader, has apologized after…
Obituaries
David Wade Parker | November 17, 1927 – February 18, 2026
David Wade Parker, 98, of Vashon Island, WA, died peacefully on February 18, 2026 after living a wonderful…
Opinion
A year in: Island Center Homes reinforces the value of community
It’s been close to a year since Vashon Household (VHH) opened Island Center Homes (ICH). As VHH’s board…
Opinion
Fastpitch is back — now we need more middle-school players
Late last year, the Beachcomber reported on Vashon Youth Baseball & Softball’s “SOS - Save Our Softball” initiative:…
News
Happenings | March 5 edition
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the…
Opinion
The weight of a small-town story
This week’s front-page story, “Islander bankrolled by Epstein on and off for nearly two decades,” began the way…
Arts
Recommended: ‘Hadestown Teen Edition’ at VHS
Islanders can take a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back by seeing “Hadestown: Teen Edition,” set to…
Arts
March into Vashon’s First Friday gallery cruise
Step into March with a lively night of art, community and celebration at Vashon’s First Friday gallery cruise.
News
Vashon faith and activist groups unite for Refugee Shabbat
The Vashon Havurah and Indivisible Vashon’s Immigrant/Refugee Rights Group are holding a “Refugee Shabbat” next week to spotlight…