News
Gov. Booth Gardner, part-time islander, dies
Booth Gardner, the charismatic Democrat who ousted Washington’s last Republican governor in 1984, launched the Basic Health Care…
Obituaries
Robert Lee Woodman
Robert Lee Woodman’s Life May 15th, 1924-March 17th, 2013 Robert Woodman passed away peacefully at his home in…
Obituaries
Dorothy Topp
Dorothy Topp Dorothy was born on September 25th, 1928 in Hector, Minnesota. She was a student at the…
Letters to the Editor
Lumber and liquor don’t mix in one store | Letter to the Editor
I was very disappointed to read that Island Lumber is planning sales of alcoholic beverages. When our two…
News
County considers improvements at Vashon’s water taxi dock
The King County Ferry District is soliciting input from water taxi riders on how to best use funds…
News
Beachcomber editor to step down for position with the county
Leslie Brown, editor of The Beachcomber since November 2006, will step down at the end of the month…
Business
La Boucherie to close to walk-in diners
George Page closed La Boucherie, his highly acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant, last week, saying it made more sense to…
Opinion
Bookstore owner was remarkable person | Letter to the Editor
Reflecting on years past and my friendship with Martha Scharpf brought many warm memories. As detailed in a…
Opinion
Smelter plume project affords us an opportunity | Editorial
A new map that refines and narrows the extent of the Asarco smelter plume on Vashon Island is…
Letters to the Editor
Horse riders: Please scoop the poop, too | Letter to the Editor
Regarding the letter titled “Owners need to scoop poop” (March 6), I heartily agree. I have been bike…
Letters to the Editor
Business competition may be beneficial for Vashon residents, visitors | Letter to the Editor
Island Lumber’s move to sell liquor has raised questions not just about access to intoxicants, but also about…
Letters to the Editor
Lend a hand if you can for wildlife and farming | Letter to the Editor
March is the start of the wildlife season and lambing for the agricultural programs of Wolftown. Could everyone…
Arts
Upcoming events | Arts & Entertainment Briefs
Seattle comedian Owen Straw will headline a night of comedy at 8 p.m. Friday, at Red Bicycle Bistro.…