News
Blazing a trail: New firefighters graduate
Nine men and women graduated from Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s firefighter academy on Saturday, including seven who…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Opinions: Best and worst thing about them? They’re all yours.
Freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Two ideals that should, all things considered, partner each other…
Obituaries
Tania Ellen Alumbaugh
Tania Ellen Alumbaugh, age 62, passed away in her apartment in the community of the Vashon Manor Terrace…
Sports
Wrestlers kick off season at Auburn tournament
Vashon Island Wrestling (VIW) varsity and junior varsity teams competed last weekend at the Auburn Trojan Invitational. Seven…
Arts
Holiday Art Studio Tour continues this weekend
Artwork on display during the 2017 Vashon Island Holiday Art Studio Tour will include paintings by Carol Schwennesen…
Opinion
LETTER: Vashon is crowded, too costly
I would like to thank Paul Dixon, Mary Rose and previously Emma Amiad for their thoughtful response to…
Sports
Island men claim victory at sixth annual Ryan Krug soccer game
The 2017 Ryan Krug Vashon Cup kicked off last Sunday with a brief speech by Rich Krug, father…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Fire Commissioner Candy thanks you
Thank you, Vashon voters. Thank you for re-electing me and approving the levy tax increase. It was impressive…
Opinion
This holiday season, wish for a healthy planet and comment on PSE’s planned LNG plant
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers have a right to voice our opinions on how power is generated. For…
Opinion
LETTER: Future generations must feel safe to pursue hopes, dreams
Last year I watched on national television a tape of then presidential candidate Donald Trump bragging and giggling…
Opinion
LETTER: GoodtoGo! would solve ferry problems at Fauntleroy
From “Ferries responds to Triangle route concerns” Nov 21:
Opinion
LETTER: Former editor was talented free speech advocate
I was very saddened to hear Anneli Fogt will no longer be the Beachcomber editor. Aside from regularly
Arts
The Nutcracker: A classic holiday show
VCA Center for Dance students will perform the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” this weekend on the Kay White…