Letters to the Editor
Paper misused apostrophe
On page 18 of the June 18 Beachcomber, we were informed that Meaghan Connor received a Bachelor of…
Letters to the Editor
Consider fire risk this holiday
Vashon enjoyed its third year of injury-free fireworks usage last year; however, there was a fire on July…
News
Waterfront cabin burns in nightime fire
A fire last week did significant damage to a small house on Quartermaster Harbor.
News
Council passes town plan amendment to allow marijuana business in town
Months after a controversial Vashon Town Plan amendment to allow marijuana business in town was first proposed, the…
News
Forgetting cancer at camp
After a funding crisis put Camp Goodtimes’ future at risk, last week a troupe of young cancer patients,…
News
VIFR looks to bolster its medical response
Vashon’s fire district is considering merging its paramedic services with south King County’s, a move some say could…
Sports
Master rowers see success at weekend regional competition
After months of steady early morning workouts along a 2,000-meter course on Quartermaster Harbor, Vashon Island Rowing Club’s…
Arts
Around town | Arts briefs
The American Night is a highly acclaimed tribute act for the 1960s rock band The Doors. The American…
Letters to the Editor
District is working to address water pressure issues
In March, Water District 19 finished installing a set of pressure-reducing valves in its distribution system, with the…
Letters to the Editor
Consider the impact of chemicals that kill bees
Yesterday I brought home an empty beehive. It consisted of two hive boxes for the bees and a…
Letters to the Editor
We were lucky to have Magnuson on the island
A shocking and sad day on the island! Dr. Chad Magnuson has folded up practice, but let us…
Opinion
Discovering the past is a gift in the present
Of all the wonderful places to experience in the United Kingdom, which hot spot was at the top…
Opinion
Schools, community play a role in preventing gun violence | Editorial
Whether or not school shootings have increased in recent years, as there has been public debate over, every…