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Beachcomber has held VCA accountable

The Beachcomber’s coverage of Vashon Center for the Arts has revealed the financial and management challenges that our…

Opinion

Cub Scouts Bring cheerful surprise

Last Saturday, in the quiet of my VCC apartment, I heard a knock and called, “Come in,” wondering…

Tool library rises to challenges of sharing economy

Opinion

Tool library rises to challenges of sharing economy

Embracing change is the key to moving forward to build a society to pass on to future generations.

New speaker series has an eclectic lineup

Arts

New speaker series has an eclectic lineup

“We looked for people who have experience with an audience and are great storytellers.”

Passport to Pain to ride for another year

Sports

Passport to Pain to ride for another year

The Vashon Island Rowing Club (VIRC) is set to host its infamous Passport 2 Pain bicycle ride fundraiser…

Stargazing: Space station, Jupiter and Saturn visible this month

News

Stargazing: Space station, Jupiter and Saturn visible this month

By Christopher Phillips

Opinion

Kids: Pick up a free light and wear it

Lots of kids are off to school before the sun gets up and going home after activities when…

Sports

Pirate football season starts with defeat

The Vashon Pirates were at a serious disadvantage at their home season opener Friday night, but that did…

Opinion

Proposed refinery in Kalama should not be built

The final environmental impact statement for the world’s largest fracked gas and methanol refinery proposed to be built…

Opinion

VYFS seeks support

Vashon Youth & Family Services is the quiet foundation supporting many lives — whether it’s new parents, the…

Opinion

Food bank benefits from fruit stand owner

Without exception, the East West Produce stand has donated unsold fruits and vegetables to the Vashon Community Food…

What’s Happening Sept. 12 - 19

Arts

What’s Happening Sept. 12 – 19

Toi Toi Toi ‘La Traviata,’ acclaimed authors say ‘write on’ past 70, “The Boys Who Said No!” and…

Opinion

Looking forward to smooth sailing on Vashon Island

New editor Kevin Opsahl is excited about being an island resident.