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Junior and co-captain Lillith Provo leads the huddle before kickoff.

Sports

Pirates fall to Cougars in a hard-fought match

Vashon girls’ soccer falls to Cascade after late goal

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News

Beachcomber picks up prestigious prizes in state contest

The Beachcomber’s staff and contributors won 27 awards in categories spanning community service, news, editorial, sports writing, arts…

Olympic athlete Jacob Plihal arrived at the Vashon Theatre backlot to cheers and applause from the Vashon community on Aug. 27, 2024. (Alex Bruell Photo)

Sports

Vashon rower shines on world stage

Jacob Plihal helps U.S. quad place fourth at world championships

JC Graham

Opinion

The everyday power of solidarity

It’s the small and steady gestures that add up.

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Northwest

Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in

Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.

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Maps of deer hunt area in Island Center Forest Oct. 11-31

News

News Briefs | Oct. 2 edition

Island Center Forest restrictions for deer season, superintenent search, shellfishing closesure and other news briefs about Vashon Island.

Alejandro Escovedo, a legendary presence in American music, will play his first-ever show on Vashon on October 10. (Roman Cho Photo)

Arts

Recommended: Alejandro Escovedo, a singer of truth

Great artists chase ghosts — beauty, truth, meaning — and grab whatever tools they need along the way.…

Mari Kanagy (Alex Bruell photo)

Opinion

To The Beachcomber: farewell for now

Thank you to the many islanders who have taken my calls, answered my questions and invited me into…

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Obituaries

Bart Ljubich Celebration of Life

Celebrate the life of Bart Ljubich on October 12, at the Vashon Eagles.

Amy Baldinger

Obituaries

Amy Baldinger, who loved her life on Vashon

A memorial service for Amy Baldinger will be held on October 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the atrium…

Junior Tisah Durahim, recovering from a quad injury, was able to put in some minutes at the start of the game. (Alara Demir Photo)

Sports

Girls soccer team accentuates the positive after tough loss

Bellevue Christian Vikings finished second in last season’s state tournament and brought a very experienced team to play…

Brian Conway and John Whelan will play in a concert on Oct. 10 at the Vashon Havurah. (Courtesy Photos)

Arts

Celtic music revival continues in Oct. 10 concert

Vashon’s own master accordion player, John Whelan, will take the stage with fiddler Brian Conway as part of…

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Volunteers practice stabilizing a patient at the Medical Reserve Corp’s field treatment site at Sunrise Ridge. Left fo right: Paul McGowan (in background), Chris McGrath, Will Dacus, Sarah Day (in background), Jim Hunziker, Megan Yeager, and Lisa Crosby on the gurney.

News

Disaster drills, vaccine clinics and fire station open house

Read the latest report from VashonBePrepared