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Ed Holmes traveled from his home on Vashon to the tip of South America by motorcycle.

News

Seeing the world: An islander rides south

A dream held for more than half a century was realized this past March, when islander Ed Holmes…

The film 'Minnie Loves Junior

Arts

Children’s film festival lifts a window to the world at Vashon Theatre

Children’s film festival lifts a window to the world at Vashon Theatre

Senior Llira McEachern beats her opponents to the ball in a tough game against Seattle Christian on Friday.

Sports

Soccer team defeats two rivals

The Vashon varsity girls soccer players sank their teeth into the meat of their schedule last week as…

Sports

Eatonville Cruisers drive over Pirates, 41-20

The Vashon football team had no answer for the Cruisers’ offense Friday night at the Eatonville Stadium, surrendering…

Freshman Jessica Merritt kicks down the final stretch of the Fort Steilacoom course on Tuesday

Sports

Girls place first at league cross country meet

The Pirate cross country team’s success seems to be on the rise as the season progresses.

David Godsey as The Rev.

Arts

The Rev revs up to perform

A “Sunday Social Hour with the Rev,” will happen at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Open Space for…

Robin Pluer will bring romance to a concert.

Arts

Romance inspires a new concert

Islanders can experience a sense of joie de vivre and slip into a romantic mood with “Une Soirée…

Julie Mainstone will join Kate McLeod in concert.

Arts

Two singer/songwriters double the fun at a CD release party

Islanders can celebrate the release of two new recordings by musicians Julie Mainstone and Kate McLeod.

Letters to the Editor

Follow the money before believing the message

Another major battle comes to Washington state. This one is about the right to know what is in…

Letters to the Editor

Group Health members have reason for concern

We are members of Group Health Cooperative (GHC) and had been receiving some of our health care here…

Letters to the Editor

Language matters when discussing the issue

I wanted to respond to Kathleen Gilligan’s thoughtful and informative letter (“Our language should reflect kindness and compassion,”…

Letters to the Editor

Agency is committed to maintaining capacity

The purpose of this letter is to add to the article and editorial in the Sept. 24 Beachcomber.…

Letters to the Editor

Corporation represents the worst of capitalism in this country

The bank that closed here last week was a community bank. It was staffed by island residents and…