Arts
Seattle singer-songwriter performs intimate acoustic show
Seattle singer-songwriter Star Anna Star Anna will return to the island for an intimate acoustic show at 7…
Sports
Boys’ basketball stays course, wins district semifinal
Vashon’s boys’ basketball team advanced another step toward a return to the state tournament with a 41-35 victory…
Obituaries
Hattie (Wakabayashi) Matsumoto
Long time Vashon resident, Hattie Matsumoto, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2017 after a brief illness.
Opinion
LETTER: Island event helped my state of mind, given recent political climate
On Jan. 15, I attended an All Island Forum at the Vashon Library. It was organized by Mary…
Opinion
LETTER: Wright should have had opportunity to comment on latest allegations
As a former newspaper reporter, I read with deep concern Beachcomber editor Anneli Fogt’s one-sided article in the…
Opinion
LETTER: Shocking headling encourages suit to be tried in press, not courtroom
Your headline article with information from Matt Bergman about Dr. Kelly Wright last week was shocking (“High school…
Opinion
LETTER: VARSA — Islanders should reject proposal for marijuana shops in town
VARSA urges the community to reject the Vashon subarea plan proposal to allow marijuana retail in areas zoned…
Sports
Vashon boys’ basketball advances in district tournament
Last Wednesday night, the Vashon Island boys’ basketball team beat Bellevue Christian, 46-29. The Pirates’ victory was the…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Unbiased lawsuit coverage requires look at big picture
The lawsuit filed against Vashon Island School District by islander Kelly Wright is likely the first suit to…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Japanese internment anniversary more important now than ever before
This Sunday, Feb. 19, is the 75th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signing of Executive Order 9066…