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People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO

News

No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18

Here’s a list of locations in King County.

Jay Holtz

Obituaries

Jay Holtz Celebration of Life

The celebration takes place from 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.

Jeff Woollen

Obituaries

Jeff Woollen | 1948-2025

Jeff moved to Vashon in the late 1990s and loved the island so much that he stayed here…

Letter to the editor

Letters to the Editor

Measure 8201 lets WA invest long-term care funds wisely

Whether you support the Long-Term Care Trust Fund or not, it’s critical that we manage its reserves wisely.…

Dockton Marina was lively upon re-opening after Phase 1 of King County’s construction was finally completed in June 2022. (Tom Hughes Photo)

News

News Briefs | Oct. 9 edition

Dockton Marina closure extended, Ferries ask for feedback, Island Center Forest deer hunt, and shellfishing closures.

Vashon’s answer to Frank Sinatra, Lou Mangione, seen here performing with Portage Fill at Strawberry Festival, will offer a concert, “Lou’s Home Cooking,” on Oct. 25 at Snapdragon’s Black Cat Cabaret. (Alex Bruell Photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | Oct. 9 edition

Upcoming theater and dance performances, artist and author talks and more.

Find a wealth of activities and support services at Vashon Senior Center. (Courtesy Photo)

News

Happenings | Oct. 9 edition

Meetings, events, classes and more coming up on Vashon

Lee Jacky

Obituaries

Lee Jacky | 1953-2025

Lee loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, and had a lifelong circle of friends.

Michelle Lassaline Cartoon

Opinion

Cartoon: Bringing home gold, silver and bronze for The Beachcomber

A great town deserves a great paper.

Martha Enson

Opinion

Support DOVE this October

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there is confidential help available on Vashon Island.

Opinion

Editorial: SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS

When you pick up The Beachcomber this week, you might have to pause for a second and ask…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor | Oct. 9 edition

Readers write in about No Kings Day and the rising cost of college

Vashon Pirates celebrate after a touchdown in the 4th quarter. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)

Sports

Pirates see exponential improvement

Vashon offense breaks through in loss to Bellevue/Seattle