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JC Graham

Opinion

Living among the brambles

Blackberry pie, blackberry jelly and jam, blackberry cobbler, blackberry ice cream, blackberries on yogurt, blackberry wine (and, oops,…

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From Halloween 2023, islander Matt Beursken, dressed as Edgar the Forest King, stands with “The Mushroom 5” — Phil Levin, Amy Greenberg, Veronica Fernmoss, Elizabeth Braverman, and Brad Roter.

News

Halloween Preview and News Briefs | Oct. 30 edition

From Halloween festivities to ballot deadlines, ferry safety updates and community resources — here’s what’s happening on Vashon…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor | Oct. 30 edition

Letters touch on local endorsements, community service, health care and internet woes.

The Beachcomber office is lined with a path of fallen leaves on Tuesday, Oct. 28. (Aspen Anderson Photo)

Opinion

Happy Halloween Eve

After the high winds and rain this weekend, fall seems to have spilled across the island. The roads…

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Alex Craighead holds up his new card game, Truth or Play.

News

Where truth meets play, a game built for connection

Local youth mentor Alex Craighead calls his creation “the most wholesome game on Earth.”

Sally Jean Fox

Opinion

Dancing Beyond Borders

What if we could all move together — one step forward, one step behind — into a shared…

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News

Happenings | Oct. 23 edition

Events, talks, walks and meetings coming up on Vashon

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor | Oct. 23 edition

Readers weigh in on local election, upcoming talk

The cast of UMO Ensemble’s Tiger Tales includes (left to right) David Godsey, Meghan Ames, Janet McAlpin and Lyam White. (Michelle Bates Photo)

Arts

UMO Ensemble heads to China with ‘Red Tiger Tales’

UMO artists will be the first U.S. representatives at the international theater festival. But first, they’ll perform their…

Walter Eugene Weed

Obituaries

Walter Eugene Weed | 1928-2025

A celebration of Walter’s life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Vashon Village.

Jennifer Hrachovec

Opinion

Road safety

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission has a bold vision for zero deaths and serious injuries by 2030. In…

Kids rush to the Vashon Chamber of Commerce to collect candy on Halloween night, 2024. As is traditional on Vashon, Vashon Highway will once again close to traffic between Ober Park and Vashon Theatre from 5-8 p.m. on Halloween. (Alex Bruell Photo)

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News Briefs | Oct. 23 edition

Bite-sized news about voting, deer hunt, Halloween road closure, shellfishing restrictions and possible interruption to SNAP services.

Local firefighters will bring and install new smoke detectors and/or replace batteries in existing ones in your home. (Vashon Island Fire & Rescue Photo)

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Staying safe: Get smoke alarm help and learn flu shot facts

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