Opinion
Fire board race: A fine exercise in democracy | Editorial
Islanders had a fantastic choice on Nov. 8, when we had to decide between Candy McCullough and Joe…
News
Voice of Vashon seeks input as it works to shape its future
Voice of Vashon, a community-based radio and emergency information organization launched more than a decade ago, is seeking…
Arts
Young talent will shine in a fun play with classic music
Stories by Maurice Sendak paired with the music of pop icon Carole King will come alive in “Really…
Arts
Laughs and music for the holidays | Entertainment Briefs
Vashon Theatre will once again host an evening of comedy — a round of semi-finals in the hotly…
Obituaries
Clare Chesledon
Clare Chesledon, a kind, caring mother and grandmother with an appreciation for both the beautiful and the practical,…
Letters to the Editor
Beachcomber’s new commenting policy is unfortunate | Letter to the Editor
We are saddened to see that The Beachcomber’s response to the problem of anonymous postings on your website…
Obituaries
William Clark
William “Bill” Clark died on Nov.17, 2011 after a heart attack on Nov. 4th at his vacation home…
Letters to the Editor
Let’s consider a more humane way to address the issue of vagrants | Letter to the Editor
The Vashon Alliance to Reduce Substance Abuse (VARSA) is taking on the problem of teen drinking in our…
Opinion
Citizen journalists help to keep the conversation real | Editorial
A friend periodically questions me about citizen journalism, the role ordinary people are playing — on blogs, YouTube…
Arts
An all-women ensemble of chamber music stars plays an Island concert
After October’s sold-out opener for Vashon Allied Arts Chamber Music Series, it’s time for the second concert in…
Arts
Islander honored at the White House for his theater program
Islander Darren Lay recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to accept a prestigious honor — his West Seattle-based project,…
Arts
A homegrown choir shares the music they love
Vashon’s Free Range Folk Choir will present its pre-Thanksgiving concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Methodist Church.…
Arts
Music, film and laughs on the Island | Arts & Entertainment Briefs
Cascadia 10, an 11-person band that plays Afrobeat music, will have a free, all ages show at 9…