Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Pharmacy issues had gone on too long, needed to be solved
Like so many residents who owe a great deal of thanks to the wonderful folks at Vashon Pharmacy,…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: After life begins, there is little support for mothers, babies
In response to Terry Peretti’s letter (“When does human life begin?” Feb. 28), most of us pro-choice folks…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Funds are available for gun safety march in Washington, DC
As an adult, parent and grandparent, I am embarrassed to tell my children that it is up to…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: In era of instant news, old journalism tools are valuable
We at The Beachcomber — well, those of us that are old enough, anyway — find ourselves longing…
Arts
Harbor School holds online and onsite auction
It’s been 18 years since Harbor School held its first auction to raise funds for programs and financial…
Arts
Poetry Well for March
The Poetry Well is a monthly column that showcases island poetry. This month includes a poem by Jessika…
Arts
Documentary tells powerful story
The remarkable award-winning documentary “Big Sonia” will be shown at 7 p.m. tonight and Thursday at the Vashon…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: What does DOVE stand for?
When I write for the Beachcomber, typically my aim is to provoke a few chuckles, but today, I’d…
News
Building purchases, new businesses bring change to downtown
Two downtown Vashon buildings changed hands earlier this year when islander Michael McConnell bought them, bringing the number…
News
Climbing for a cause
Firefighters from across the region and beyond participated last Sunday in the annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb to raise…
Obituaries
Elaine Alice Petersen Champion
Elaine Alice Petersen Champion, age 93, died Feb. 3, 2018, at her home in St. George, Utah.