Opinion
Editorial: A sting on Vashon
It’s only a little ironic that during the very weeks parents, educators and therapists are urging the Island…
News
Sting operation uncovers high rate of underage sales
Six Island establishments failed a sting operation and sold alcohol to minors March 28, infractions that could cost…
Opinion
Why should adults fight teen substance use when it’s impossible to prevent it?
Common sense tells us not to attempt the impossible. When a thing is known with reasonable certainty to…
Opinion
Let’s explore what it takes to build a vibrant community
Does the high school really need to be rebuilt? Would an energy or hospital taxing district make this…
Opinion
Library thoughts: It’s important to know all the costs of a relocation of the library
In weighing cost considerations of alternative library locations, it is necessary to include all the costs — not…
Arts
Those who know her well say Grace Crecelius seems to embody her name
The day after Grace Crecelius turned 90 last month, she put in a full day of work at…
News
Mad Magazine editor tackles censorship and free speech at library
Vashon Library isn’t often the scene of an event that can provoke, inspire and even shock Islanders. But…
News
Islanders want library to stay in town, according to survey
More than 70 percent of those responding to an Island-wide survey about the Vashon library’s location said they’d…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: April 8
It is unfortunate that the covered arena project at Paradise Ridge is losing funding from Tom Stewart. A…
Opinion
Editorial: Here comes the sun
What a difference some sunshine makes. In these last few days, it’s as though the gray clouds that…
Opinion
Felled tulip tree stood by for much of Vashon’s history
The Eernisse tulip tree was a fine landmark on Vashon Island, one of the tallest trees in town…
Opinion
Library thoughts: survey elicited spirit of cooperation among many
This edition of The Beachcomber includes news of the recently completed survey of Islanders regarding the placement of…
News
Director of schools that teach Jewish and Arab children together comes to Vashon
Ten thousand miles away, in the epicenter of the Middle East conflict, there are schools where the violent…