Obituaries
Paul Hixson
He and his wife Geri moved to Vashon in 1977, living at Wax Orchard while building their new…
News
Ferry Advisory Committee representative requests changes to new schedule
Vashon Ferry Advisory Committee member Justin Hirsch delivered the following remarks about the new ferry schedule to Washington…
Letters to the Editor
Donated van
We already have scheduled Metro transit, Metro Access vans and two Metro Community Vans that are available for…
Letters to the Editor
Make informed choices early
As our population’s longevity moves upwards, elder law has become an increasingly popular field, covering estate planning, trusts,…
Letters to the Editor
Let’s clean up water fountain to serve the community
I agree that the water fountain is an eyesore. but rather than have it removed, why not ask…
Letters to the Editor
Remove the Lower Snake River dams
The Southern Resident orcas in Puget Sound are critically endangered due to malnutrition. The Chinook Salmon populations, which…
Letters to the Editor
We need energy production that doesn’t kill the planet
In the May 24 Seattle Times, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) CEO Kimberly Harris wrote a commentary, “Balanced approach…
Opinion
Moving on: It’s been an honor to tell the island’s stories
I began working at The Beachcomber on an August afternoon in 2001. Now, nearly 18 years, several job…
Opinion
It’s imperative to make progress with plastics
“Plastics production and pollution have become a threat to life on the planet.”
Arts
Jon Langford comes to town
Founded punk band The Mekons and alt-country ensembles The Waco Brothers and Pine Valley Cosmonauts.
Arts
Vashon Dance Academy does ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Performance will incorporate ballet, hip hop and modern dance to tell familiar story.
News
Beachcomber says goodbye to two staff members, welcomes new editor
Publisher Daralyn Anderson said The Beachcomber will continue to focus on quality local journalism.
Sports
Islanders row from Tacoma to Port Townsend
Duo rowed all through the night in rough water with waves from all directions.