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Opinion

How To Fix the Big Problem of Big Lies

I don’t venture off the island too often, but when I do I typically visit friends — people…

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference March 11, 2021.

News

State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums

Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…

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Elizabeth Berg, the best-selling author of “I’ll Be Seeing You: A Memoir,” will launch Vashon Community Care’s new “Words and Wine” series.

Arts

Talk by Best-Selling Author Launches ‘Words and Wine’ Series

Author Elizabeth Berg, best known for her many works of fiction, will share experiences from her own life…

Opinion

As March Blooms, So Do The Memories | Beachcomber editorial

Do you remember what you were doing a year ago today?

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News

As State Deaths Tops 5,000, Third Vaccine is Approved

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

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News

News briefs: Residential fire, Pony Club anniversary, Community Council

Community Council discusses variety of issues

Ben Larson (left) and Levi Blasingam (right) running through the muddy grass on their second loop of the cross-country course, which was modified to allow for social distancing.

Sports

In Short but Sweet Seasons, Student-Athletes Shine Bright

Cross country, soccer and tennis updates.

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Northwest

King County Elections to host virtual candidate workshops

Effort to encourage people to run for local offices in 2021

Obituaries

Ana Kathleen Cooper

She passed away at age 69, with her adoring husband at her side.

FILE - This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two  (Johnson & Johnson)

Northwest

Inslee OKs use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The governor acted after receiving the recommendation of a scientific panel enlisted by Western states.

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Opinion

When We Get Back, Part 1

My hope is that we never take a packed weekend of entertainment options on Vashon for granted again.

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Opinion

Finding Ways to Foster Better Mental Health on Vashon

Supporting yourself, your family, and friends, can go a long way.

Opinion

Listen and Learn From Vashon’s Youth

Here’s to the day that full joy returns and the pandemic finally recedes.