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Hydroplane tradition sees old, new racers on water

Sports

Hydroplane tradition sees old, new racers on water

From shore, veteran racer Roger Stanley watched the annual Fourth of July hydro run around Vashon.

Experts offer wildfire prevention tips to islanders

News

Experts offer wildfire prevention tips to islanders

The Pacific Northwest had “much higher fire potential than normal” in May and June 2019.

On your mark

News

On your mark

Islanders recently took part in the annual Seafair Milk Carton Derby race at Green Lake in Seattle.

Obituaries

Michael Scott Chwaszczewski

He could fix, repair, paint, or build anything.

Speaker will discuss changing technologies, ethical questions

News

Speaker will discuss changing technologies, ethical questions

Presentation of the Vashon Havurah’s Speakers Program

Summer Arts Fest adds bells, big sculptures to the mix

Arts

Summer Arts Fest adds bells, big sculptures to the mix

Will include work by more than 100 local artists.

What’s Happening July 11 - 18

Arts

What’s Happening July 11 – 18

A benefit show at the Red Bike; a landscape architect takes on the Eiffel Tower; “Frozen” on stage.

Water Taxi will suspend service July 22 - 28

News

Water Taxi will suspend service July 22 – 28

Construction crews are finishing work on new Water Taxi facility at Colman Dock in Seattle.

Let’s keep going to the movies

Opinion

Let’s keep going to the movies

“I’ve always felt that the Theatre is … a puzzle piece that helps make our community whole.”

Rowers achieve world-renowned success

Sports

Rowers achieve world-renowned success

Island athletes headed for World Rowing Junior Championships this summer.

Opinion

Reflecting on the Fourth of July

The connections we share with one another are what make us safer and stronger.

Learn how to reduce wildfire threats to property

News

Learn how to reduce wildfire threats to property

Seminar will feature professional foresters and Vashon Island Fire and Rescue.

News

Beachcomber increases rate

Single-issue price is increasing from 75 cents to $1.