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COVID Update: Delta hits hard for island youth and children

In September, there were 43 new cases on Vashon and 22 of those were patients aged 19 and…

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: When God Disappears

Local pastor Mike Ivaska writes about how God has seemed distant during the pandemic.

Opinion

Editorial: Reflections on persistence

The Beachcomber’s new editor reflects on the role of a community newspaper.

News

What’s happening | Oct. 21 edition

Group discusses new burial methods in Washington, a reminder to stop for school buses and more.

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Arts

Workshop for theater-makers will center on concept of consent

PNW Theatrical Intimacy was formed to create a community of theatrical intimacy professionals.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor | Oct. 21 edition

Islanders write about upcoming election, health care offered on-island and more.

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Sports

Cross country teams race toward League championships

The Mustang & Pirates had successful races this past week as they head for their league championships.

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Obituaries

Norman Sinclair Mathews

May 9, 1928 - October 9, 2021

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Obituaries

Larry Milton Buxton

May 31, 1939 - October 12, 2021

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Obituaries

Allan Lee Riddle

March 19, 1943 - September 20, 2021

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Northwest

Flu vaccine offers best defense for people this season

State Department of Health recommends getting a shot

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Why should the threat to Taiwan concern us in WA? | Brunell

Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan — it impacts us.

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State AG Ferguson leads effort supporting local journalism

Federal legislation offers tax credits to subscribers, businesses and news organizations