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Editorial: Let’s work together to guard against a pertussis outbreak

We urge Vashon Island parents to vaccinate their children for pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: VMICC vote suggests many question Bangasser’s style

“The vote went as it should,” Tom Bangasser was quoted in The Beachcomber as saying after last week’s…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: More information is available about property dispute

To clarify information in The Beachcomber on March 15 (“A simmering land dispute sets a family and the…

Arts

Video contest seeks entries

Voice of Vashon has announced a call for entries for a new video contest, “Rule of Five,” that…

Baroque violinist Ingrid Matthews will play with Salish Seas.

Arts

Coming week offers concerts, art and a festival

Draw colorful local characters   This spring, the Thursday Night Drawing Session at the Grange Hall will have…

Pirate soccer undefeated in league play

Sports

Pirate soccer undefeated in league play

Pirate Nick Fox-Edele, left, battles a Seattle Academy player for possession in last Thursday’s 6-1 victory over the…

Sports

Pirate baseball opens league play with win over Tarriers, loss to Cowboys

The Vashon High School baseball team began league play last week with a win over the Charles Wright…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: ‘Camelot’ is a fantastic performance

If you have no kids and expect little from high school shows, you might miss the terrific Vashon…

News

District forms panel to help shape VHS design

The Vashon Island School District has put together an 11-member design advisory committee comprised of teachers, community members,…

News

County assessor to come to Vashon to discuss taxes

County assessor Lloyd Hara will be at the Vashon Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30,…

Opinion

Editorial: A messy but substantive exercise in democracy

Islanders proved once again that they know how to hold a meeting, address tough issues and do so,…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Japan earthquake reminds us of our need for NEROs

As a follow-up to the tragedy we are witnessing in Japan, last week I sent an email to…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Intent of previous land agreement should be honored

Thank you for publishing the article about our property/easement controversy with Vashon Island School District and their lessee,…