Opinion
EDITORIAL: Next up: health care meeting Thursday
Last week in this space, we encouraged people not to give up on the ferry system, but to…
Obituaries
Joan Carroll Le Loup
Joan Carroll Le Loup of Cherokee, CA age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: With schedule changes coming, stay enaged with Washington State Ferries
It can be hard for islanders to feel like they hold any sway with Washington State Ferries —…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Simple precautions will help prevent island fires
Because of the regular headlines and news of fires burning across Washington, the surrounding states and California, we…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Thank you, senior center
I want to thank the Vashon Senior Center and Joe Meyer, van driver extraordinaire. Joe has one rule,…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Water District 19
On behalf of the commissioners and staff of Water District 19, I want to thank Jenny Bell for…
News
Human “orca mural” planned for Saturday
NOTE: The location of this event has changed since it was first announced. It will be at Lisabuela.
News
Vashon wastewater treatment plant honored
The Washington State Department of Ecology recently honored King County’s Vashon Treatment Plant with an “Outstanding Performance Award”…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Let’s make the most of election season
On Thursday, Aug. 16, newspapers large and small across the country will include editorials their staffs have written…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Try out water-wise tips for gardening in the Northwest
This time of year the soil is dry, and it is hard to keep up with your thirsty…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Beachcomber has long history of Thursday publication
The recent editorial in The Beachcomber about changing delivery to Thursdays indicated that The Beachcomber has been delivered…