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The new shelter at Maury Island Marine Park.

News

Transforming a landscape on Maury

A quiet ceremony at the Maury Island Marine Park on Saturday was hardly a reflection of the busy…

Joe Thieme

News

Goat, addiction counselor vie for unofficial mayor

With about three weeks left until the Strawberry Festival, two contenders are taking part in a festival tradition…

Obituaries

Katie Stone

Katie Stone, born September 4, 1946, a long time resident of Vashon, died peacefully in her sleep on…

Carter Castle

Arts

Well-known island musician returns to Blue Heron on Saturday

Singer-songwriter Carter Castle and fellow island musicians will perform original music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blue…

Arts

Dads and kids perform together at the Red Bike

Last year, the Red Bike held a special Father’s Day event that paired fathers and their children of…

Opinion

Fulfillment grows in a life spent farming

When I first became interested in agriculture in the 1980s, I heard this joke: A farmer wins the…

Opinion

Work, outreach around docks at risk is promising | Editorial

The news earlier this year that the Tramp Harbor dock is in such bad shape that it might…

Adrian St. Germain was part of a team of top Washington wrestlers.

Sports

Local wrestler an asset to Washington team at national competition

Standout Vashon wrestler Adrian St. Germain continues to rack up honors and was recently chosen to be on…

News

New restaurant will serve Mediterranean fare with a focus on local food

A restaurant opening in town next week will offer Mediterranean-influenced dinners with a rotating menu using largely locally…

Letters to the Editor

With differing opinions on animals, all can watch for deer

Thank you for whomever put the ad in the last Beachcomber reminding us to “Slow down spring newborn”…

Robbie Rohr

News

Food bank hires new executive director

The Vashon Maury Community Food Bank has selected a new executive director with more than 30 years of…

Obituaries

Gary Carl McKinney

Gary Carl McKinney Beloved friend and longtime island resident Gary Carl McKinney, age 67, passed away peacefully at…

Allison Shirk will be backed by local musicians at the Blue Heron.

Arts

Singer performs her brand of Americana

Allison Shirk and her band of five island musicians will bring a unique brand of Americana music to…