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Rowers put Vashon on the map for crew

As teenage brothers Baxter and Fletcher Call rowed a slim shell through a 2,000-meter course last weekend, they…

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County works to address unpermitted work on the shore

Dozens of Vashon homeowners flagged in a recent King County survey may be required to seek construction permits…

Arts

Many Many firsts take place at this year’s ultramarathon

Last weekend resulted in many firsts at the fifth running of the Vashon Ultramarathon & Trail Run.

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Picnic in the park lunch program set to kick off this month

Vashon kids are invited to participate in a new picnic in the park program that will include free…

Arts

Arts briefs

Vashon Events will host a special musical evening called Father’s Day Showcase to honor dads and their children…

Washington state poet laureate Elizabeth Austen will read poems with three young island poets.

Arts

State poet laureate will read poetry with local youth

When Washington state poet laureate Elizabeth Austen was invited to read poetry with three Vashon youth this week,…

Letters to the Editor

School district needs to step up

It’s not often I agree with the park board on their decisions. But this time, the park board…

Letters to the Editor

Burton Community Church: Stop by on Sunday mornings

The Beachcomber, perhaps rather foolishly, recently encouraged letters to the editor if they were kept below 300 words.…

Opinion

Food bank looks to nourish in more ways than one | Editorial

This week some may be surprised to read in a story about the food bank’s new summer lunch…

Opinion

Puget Sound: Protect the water around us

Puget Sound needs saving, and it’s now more apparent than ever that what shoreline homeowners do on their…

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Recycling can now be mixed at transfer station

Islanders who take their recycling to the King County Transfer Station can now combine most of their recyclable…

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Ferry ticket policy changes after ticket fraud in the San Juans

After issues with fraudulent ferry ticket use in the San Juan Islands, ferry riders throughout the system will…

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PlaySpace will lose $100,000 under new plan for grant

Changes in how a community group spends its state-funded grant will result in about $100,000 in cuts to…