News
Fighting hunger with art and bowls
The Vashon Social Services Network (VSSN), with support from island artists, community members and an off-island visitor or…
Sports
Soccer draws season to a close with winning record
The Vashon High School girls soccer team wrapped up the regular season with a 9-4-3 record after splitting…
Sports
Rowers compete in prestigious UW head race
Race organizers don’t like to cancel regattas, so for Saturday’s Green Lake Frostbite event to be called off…
Arts
Entertainment to banish the November blahs
Save Saturday night for saucy fun, when the Open Space for Arts & Community presents its latest edition…
Letters to the Editor
It’s wise to carry an emergency contact
About two weeks ago, an incident happened at Vashon Community Care that was an eye-opening experience.
Letters to the Editor
Medical care is a right, not a privilege
In the letter “Franciscans aren’t ideal, but may have saved the center” (Oct. 30), Dr. Lyons rightly points…
Letters to the Editor
New board can change the budget
Apparently the current Vashon Park District commissioners believe they can adopt an annual budget and it cannot be…
Letters to the Editor
Personal responsibility protects citizens from harm
A recent letter was titled “Misuse of guns is responsible for deaths” (Oct. 23).
Opinion
Report sheds some light, could help guide park district | Editorial
At The Beachcomber, we’re often asked what went wrong at the Vashon Park District’s fields project. When the…
Obituaries
Jean Whitworth Peck
Jean Whitworth Peck, born Nov. 27, 1918, died on Nov. 4, 2013. Jean was one of two remaining…
Obituaries
Nancy Joan (Bush) Wickberg
Nancy Joan Bush Wickberg April 5, 1926 – November 2, 2013 Nancy died peacefully at home with her…
Obituaries
Ray Downing
Longtime Vashon resident Ray Downing died Nov. 2, 2013, surrounded by his wife Gisela, family and friends. He…
Sports
Vashon’s junior and master crews show strength at Canadian regattas
The Angel of the Gorge holds a microphone in one hand and the fate of more than a…