Woman pleads guilty to stealing sign advertising gun sales
An island woman has pleaded guilty to two charges in connection with the disappearance of a sandwich board…
Obituaries
Margaret (Jane) Macready
Margaret “Jane” Macready, long time summer resident of Vashon Island, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Vashon Farmer’s Market looking for new ideas, vendors
Joe and I created Sun Island Farm out of the blackberry and Scotch broom patch that was our…
Sports
VHS wrestling team continues to battle through injuries in latest matchups, looks forward to league action and returning squad members to kick-off the second half of the season
This year, Vashon Pirates wrestlers are so busy learning valuable lessons about adversity and resiliency that there aren't…
Opinion
LETTERS: Gun sign that has been being removed was code violation
When an ugly black sandwich board sign advertising guns and ammunition ("Gun seller should be able to advertise…
Opinion
LETTERS: Gun sales on Vashon a scary, bad idea for all
An open letter to those who believe in the wisdom of exercising the right to sell firearms to…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Warm, sunny weather helps fight winter blues
A couple of months ago, a Beachcomber editorial outlining the symptoms and potential cures for seasonal affective disorder…
Sports
VHS girls’ basketball team falls to Seattle Christian after close game
The Vashon High School girls' basketball team visited the Seattle Christian Warriors on Jan. 8 for their first…
Arts
Choral group celebrates Scottish poet with song and spirits
The 18th century bard of Scotland, Robert or Rabbie Burns, made his mark as a lyricist, pioneer of…
Arts
B-52s tribute band will play at the Red Bike.
The Seattle tribute band Hot Lava will bring the sound of the 1970s band the B-52s' party and…
Arts
Concert presents classical music by Nordic composers
Vashon Allied Arts' Classical Concert series will present a program with music by several Nordic composers at 4…
Obituaries
Joan P. (Scheiman) Kirshner
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Joan P. Kirshner (Scheiman) who died tragically…
News
Representative McDermott announces retirement after 26 years in Congress, will not seek re-election at end of year
After 26 years representing Washington State's 7th District in Congress, Representative Jim McDermott (D-WA 7th District) on Monday…