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Nicole Ann Myles

She was adored by family and friends for her wit, personality, and fierce loyalty and compassion.

Opinion

Hospital district formation opens up more newspaper coverage

Islanders, as well as The Beachcomber, are anxious to see what the board of commissioners will do.

Island man creates, installs solar system mobile

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Island man creates, installs solar system mobile

Scott Durkee made the moving art and hung it from the ceiling of the McMurray Middle School library.

Vashon students run Dock2Dock

Sports

Vashon students run Dock2Dock

Elsewhere, Ella Yarkin raced her fastest time in the WIAA State Championship.

Opinion

Thankful for board of commissioners candidates

Together, we can make a great island even better for its citizens.

The plan ahead for Vashon’s park district

Opinion

The plan ahead for Vashon’s park district

Here are the highlights of what you can expect from your park district in the next few years.

Souped-up: a history of the island’s auto clubs

News

Souped-up: a history of the island’s auto clubs

The Vashon Island Automobile Club was started in 1914 by Oliver Van Olinda, Therkel Hansen and Fred Sherman.

We have a hospital district — now what?

Opinion

We have a hospital district — now what?

We must change the health care delivery environment in which we have lived for the past 10 years.

Obituaries

John Croan

He loved to laugh, he loved Vashon and he served the community with a heart full of joy.

Obituaries

Jeanne Hannemann Cantrell

Her fun-loving spirit, infectious smile, and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her.

Obituaries

J. David Andrews

It was the way that Dave lived his life which left an enduring mark on so many.

Obituaries

Dana Hofman

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, at 1:00 p.m.

Obituaries

Bette “Heron” Keating

Those close to Heron say she thrived on spontaneous magical moments.