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Islanders welcome New Year at KVI

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Islanders welcome New Year at KVI

A group of at least 50 islanders gathered at KVI on Sunday under sunny skies for a bracing…

Bird watchers tally local birds in annual Christmas count

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Bird watchers tally local birds in annual Christmas count

As it has in years past, the Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Society took part in the annual Christmas Bird…

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Safety First: Metro offers free rides for passengers on New Year’s Eve

King County Metro will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve between 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31,…

Engels’ truck lit for holiday cheer

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Engels’ truck lit for holiday cheer

For the past 13 years, Engels Repair & Towing has contributed to the holiday cheer on the island…

Say ‘good bye’ to 2017 from a natural perspective

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Say ‘good bye’ to 2017 from a natural perspective

While this past year may be remembered as tumultuous, chaotic and full of natural disasters, Vashon’s nature community…

COMMENTARY: As one year rolls into the next, it is time to reflect on life’s beginnings and endings

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COMMENTARY: As one year rolls into the next, it is time to reflect on life’s beginnings and endings

Saying goodbye, saying hello.

At home and away, Pirate boys defeat last two opponents

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At home and away, Pirate boys defeat last two opponents

Noah Edmonds scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Pirates to an easy win over…

Backbone Campaign to offer anti-oppression workshop next week

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Backbone Campaign to offer anti-oppression workshop next week

The Backbone Cam-paign will offer a two-day training with Leticia Nieto, PhD, co-author of “Beyond Inclusion Beyond Empowerment:…

Remembering a not-so-pleasant Christmas dinner from days gone by

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Remembering a not-so-pleasant Christmas dinner from days gone by

Hello Vashonites and Mauronians — that doesn’t sound right. Hello, Beachcomber readers. I hope you had a wonderful…

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Pirate girls win one, lose one

The Vashon girls’ basketball team won their game at home last week and fell to a close game…

Scene & Heard: Music of the season for a cause

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Scene & Heard: Music of the season for a cause

Upholding holiday tradition, Thriftway employee Charlie Kipp raised money for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank while serenading…

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EDITORIAL: Thanks for your support

As each year draws to a close, at The Beachcomber we take stock of the previous 12 months…

New edition of local guide book out now

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New edition of local guide book out now

Have you ever wondered why there are bricks on some of Vashon’s beaches or where the two UFOs…