Letters to the Editor
Private institutions benefit at expense of local elected officials
On June 23 the U.S. Senate voted to “Fast Track” the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement (TPP).
News
Scientists blame the ‘Blob’ for warmer Puget Sound water
It's not just people who are feeling the unusually hot temperatures. Puget Sound is recording record-breaking temperatures, too.
Arts
For young actors, a musical’s message packs a punch
This weekend, a troupe of more than 40 youth thespians, ages 11 to 23, will take the stage…
Obituaries
Paul B Helsby
Family man, gentleman and sportsman Paul B. Helsby, longtime and much-beloved islander, passed away peacefully at his home…
Arts
Author to read from historical fiction that focuses on queens in man’s world
Island author Rachel Bard will read from her third historical novel, “A Reed in the Wind: Joanna Plantagenet,…
Arts
Local band brings its blend of bluegrass, blues and country to the Bike
The island band High and Lonesome will play a show at the Red Bike this Friday starting at…
Arts
Performers will fly high at Open Air
The high-flying aerialist spectacle “Open Air” will return to the Open Space for Arts & Community once again…
News
Quartermaster Harbor closed to shellfishing
Due to high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) in the water, Quartermaster Harbor is now closed for…
Letters to the Editor
Project is product of doomsday worries
That the north-end ferry dock is to be crippled for a year at the cost of $15 million…
Letters to the Editor
Watch out for internet scams
Over the last 10 months, I have seen a number families and businesses hit by some dangerous new…
Letters to the Editor
Commissioner defends vote to complete VES Fields work
I would like to follow up on the article in last week’s Beachcomber titled “Park district benefits from…
Sports
Former junior crew rower wins big at world championships
After a successful year rowing for California’s NCAA crew team, Vashon High School graduate Mia Croonquist took two…
Arts
Two events will feature classical singer from L.A.
Acclaimed classical singer Natalie Mann will visit Vashon this week to debut her new music video and give…