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Tiffany Schira

Opinion

Commentary: Resolve for resiliency

VYFS can help you grow in the new year.

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A vessel in the Washington State Ferries fleet sails in the Salish Sea near Vashon on a cold, sunny January day.

News

News Briefs | January 16 edition

Ferry news and more.

Aspen Anderson

Opinion

Commentary: Thank you for having me, Vashon

And expect to see a few more bylines from me at The Beachcomber.

Louise Gallagher

Obituaries

Louise Gallagher

She was a loving and caring wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Ronald Warren Ross

Obituaries

Ronald Warren Ross

Ron was a man of faith, a father, coach, mentor, and a friend.

Larry Brynn

Obituaries

Larry Brynn

Larry was a traveler, carpenter, rebel, free spirit, athlete and a family man.

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Arts

Arts Briefs | January 16 edition

Enjoy a dance party, clown show, poetry and performances across the island.

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A driver stops for yacht club member and Vashon resident Charlie Backus as he crosses Vashon Highway toward the Quartermaster Yacht Club along the unauthorized crosswalk. Regardless of the King County's decisions or what happens to the crosswalk, "I think (motorists) ought to slow down anyway," Backus said.

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Yacht club members want a crosswalk, but county says it’s not so simple

County officials say the location does not meet their requirements for a marked crosswalk.

Junior Lena Puz defeats a Central Kitsap competitor in a second round win by fall. (Tony Puz photo)

Sports

Lena Puz brings home second place at major regional meet

The VHS wrestling teams are picking up speed and wins.

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News

Annual MLK Day event brings noted performers to Vashon

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call for justice, change, education, equality and service.

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Safa Jneidi, left, and Iyad Alati are hopeful that Syria, their home, will finally become a safe place again.

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Syrian couple sees new day for their beloved country

Alati and Jneidi came to Vashon in 2017 with the help of the Vashon Resettlement Committee.

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Happenings | January 16 edition

Join a bird walk, a grower’s meeting and commemorate MLK Day.

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The Sally Fox water taxi arrives to ferry people to and from the annual Strawberry Festival on Vashon Island on July 17, 2021.

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Water Taxi surges as advocates plan for Legislative session

“The budget fight will be difficult this year,” Amy Drayer said.