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Happenings | Sept. 25 edition

Here’s your list of upcoming talks, meetings, and other happenings on Vashon.

A J Pod orca spyhops beside Notch J47 and other family members near Point Robinson. Local photographer Sherry Lee Bottoms called her experience of seeing the pod a very touching experience, especially since it was the first time she had seen them at Point Robinson. “It makes me want to do as much as I can to restore the fish runs,” she said. (Sherry Lee Bottoms Photo)

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High drama and a new baby with J Pod

J Pod returned to Vashon-Maury waters on Sept. 17, 19 and 20.

Earl Thomas Pargeter, Sr.

Obituaries

Earl Thomas Pargeter, Sr. | Jan. 2, 1930 – Sept. 20, 2025

He lived with open hands — generous, kind, and always giving of himself and the blessings God entrusted…

Raynor W. Christianson

Obituaries

Raynor W. Christianson, age 83

A celebration of Raynor’s Christianson’s life will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Vashon Center…

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Opinion

Finding inspiration in the public sector heroes

Many of the issues that divide America now are ones that have also divided this country in the…

Aspen Anderson (Alex Bruell Photo)

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Aspen Anderson joins The Beachcomber staff as full-time reporter

Anderson said she values the role local news plays in connecting neighbors and telling stories that reflect a…

Tom Craighead

Opinion

Coffee with conservatives

I want to encourage islanders to sit with, listen to, and learn from someone whose politics differ from…

The Wheel! Of! Misfortune! (Vicky de Monterey Richoux photo)

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Stay safe, play preparedness games, and plan for events

News from VashonBePrepared

Skateboarders defied gravity as onlookers admired their moves at last year’s “Attack the Track” event. (Mike Dillman Photo)

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Park District announces third annual ‘Attack the Track’ event

The annual skate event from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, September 20, at the BARC Skate Park.

Perishable hops from Sweet Alyssum Farm’s travelled fewer than 20 miles to be brewed into beer in Seattle. (Colin Macintosh Photo)

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Islanders assist in bountiful harvest at Sweet Alyssum Farm

Nearly 400 pounds of Vashon-grown hops made it into a fresh hop beer at Ghostfish Brewing Company in…

David Armstrong is an author, director, podcast host, producer, educator and Broadway expert. (Courtesy Photo)

Arts

Q&A: How marginalized artists invented the Broadway musical

UW News talks to the author of “Broadway Nation — How Immigrant, Jewish, Queer, and Black Artists Invented…

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Obituaries

Celebrating the life of Diana Anderson

Celebration to be held on September 21, at Fircrest Golf Club in Tacoma

Diana Anderson

Obituaries

Celebrating the life of Diana Anderson

Celebration to be held on September 21, at Fircrest Golf Club in Tacoma