News
First day of school arrives, as district fully reopens classrooms
The return to school is happening amid a sustained surge of COVID cases, fueled by the Delta variant
News
Island chiropractor celebrates the end of an era
Chiropractor Dr. Elmer Carlson has retired after over 40 years in practice.
News
Reporter Jenna Dennison joins Beachcomber staff
Dennison believes in the importance of local news and is proud to start her career in journalism at…
News
Islanders eligible for new County fund for child care resources
$1 million dollars are being allocated to rural communities such as Vashon for child care.
News
Census reveals slow growth for Vashon, a trend since the 1990s
2020 Census data shows that Vashon’s population continues to age, and is 93.5% white.
News
Happenings Sept. 2 – 5
Mercado at Sheffield Building, Styrofoam and plastics recycling event, and more happening on Vashon
Northwest
Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages
Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2
News
As new report details needs, VYFS offers drop-in center
The VYFS program, which has served 387 local families so this year, so far in 2021, has also…
Opinion
Vashon Island Fire and Rescue in Crisis
We urge the VIFR commissioners to resolve this situation soon.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
This week, we received many letters about Vashon Island Fire and Rescue’s chief.
Arts
What’s Happening
Fall arts classes, upcoming performances, a celebration of life for Marshall Murray
Arts
‘Back to normal’ could be the worst thing to happen for some seniors | Senior Lifestyles
Is it over yet? COVID, that is?
Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say | Guest column
The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt…