Obituaries
Barbara Steen
Barbara lived her life on Vashon Island where she passed away peacefully on December 27th.
Sports
Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.
News
Islanders share ideas with Water District 19 commissioners
Commissioners said they expect to vote at their next meeting to formally end a moratorium first put in…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor | Jan. 19 edition
Readers weigh in about protecting wildlife, Vashon’s school board, and great customer service
Opinion
Washington Wildlife First doesn’t present holistic view
A response to a recent Dec. 1 opinion piece in The Beachcomber.
Opinion
A call for candidates with a heart for service
Our community deserves serious candidates to serve on our school board who are able to find visionary solutions…
Arts
A pandemic-born partnership dances on at arts center
Whim W’Him’s “WINTER ‘23” — featuring fresh work by three acclaimed choreographers — will be performed at 7:30…
News
Amy Drayer hired as executive director of Vashon Chamber
“I look forward to the chance to collaborate with the community that first taught me how to combine…
News
WSF: trials to restore service on Triangle Route coming soon
Meeting topics also included the Fauntleroy dock project and more.
Arts
Arts Briefs | Jan. 19 issue
14/48 Theater Festival is back, Sweeney Todd tickets now on sale, and Portage Fil to celebrate 50 years…
News
Rapid growth: new COVID variant taking over
Public health experts estimate that XBB.1.5 is 40% more infectious than any previous variant, which is why it…
Sports
Futsal players and fans take over McMurray gym in tournament
This fast-paced, quick-passing game has our top island youth athletes competing for the World Cup trophy.