Sports
To quit, or not to quit? When kids stop playing sports, sometimes it’s adults who are to blame.
The act of quitting earns one an assortment of derisive labels — quitter, loser, wimp, chicken, slacker, loafer,…
Obituaries
Margaret Eliza Wolf
At 83, Margaret Wolf died peacefully with her family by her side at Swedish Medical Center on Wednesday,…
News
Neighbors troubled by Glacier’s construction
Sandy Shores, a string of modest homes on the eastern rim of Maury Island, is a refuge for…
Arts
Sound Food: A dining destination is reborn
The historic Sound Food building, a beloved structure south of town, once again beckons to curious diners. The…
Sports
Boys unseat Cowboys, 89-20
John Gage controlled the tip to Thomas Timm-Skove, who scored off three giant steps to the hoop. The…
Sports
Girls mop the floor with Cowboys, 62-36
The Pirates beat the Cowboys of Chimicum 62-36 in their opening league contest of the season. After a…
Opinion
A stroll in Paradise Valley gives a close-up view of Judd Creek’s two stems
Skirting the north edge of Paradise Valley mid-Vashon, this walk traverses the east and west stems of upper…
Opinion
It may be time for senior center to consider new location
That was a good article in The Beachcomber about the Vashon Senior Center both simplifying and improving itself…
Opinion
Sausage making a longstanding tradition
“When and who would like to make Swedish Potato Sausage?” my dad asks.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 24
Library Islanders are being ignored Regarding the King County Library System’s treatment of communications about the site selection…
Opinion
School remodel is overdue and critical for success
We commend the Vashon school board for its decision to place a complete bond proposal before voters rather…
Arts
Arts briefs: Dec. 24
Long-lost friends play together again Island drummer Todd Zimberg will reunite with two musician friends, guitarist Michael Gotz…
Obituaries
Loris P. Mann
9/9/1929 – 12/21/2008 Long time Islander, Loris P. Mann, died peacefully in her home on Vashon, with family…