Opinion
LETTER: Make sure children can be seen in dark, early mornings, nights
School has started and it will soon be dark as kids walk or bike to and from school.…
Arts
Opera performs Donizetti masterpiece
Vashon Opera’s ninth season will open with the dramatic, romantic and character-driven bel canto opera “Lucia di Lammermoor”by…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Despite attempts, education can’t be funded equally
The state’s new school budget plan had the best of intentions — fully fund education to ensure students…
Opinion
LETTER: WSF’s decision to keep new loading procedure makes no sense
This is the critical quote from the Washington State Ferries alert sent last Thursday: “once the dock is…
Opinion
LETTER: Vote ‘yes’ on levy to ensure enough emergency responders
I joined the Vashon Fire Department 50 years ago and still respond — especially as our needs for…
News
Public comment sought on annual limited deer hunt
King County is seeking input from islanders about whether to continue the limited deer hunt in Island Center…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Why I Care: After hearing stories, struggles, no choice but to support immigrants
The Indivisible Vashon Immigrant and Refugee Working Group formed after the 2016 presidential election with the intent to…
Arts
September Poetry Well
The Poetry Well is a monthly column that showcases island poetry. This month includes the acrostic poem, “A…
Sports
VHS girls’ soccer team wins first two games of season
Last Thursday, Sept. 7, the Vashon Island High School girls’ soccer team played its first home game of…
Opinion
LETTER: Treatment without parents present requires thought
On Aug. 30, a front-page article in The Beachcomber reminded us of the new health center operating on…
Sports
Boys’ tennis team off to solid start going into away games
Vashon High School’s boys’ tennis team began match play last week. With almost all of last year’s team…
Arts
Van Redeker Band returns to Red Bike
Known for its energetic performances, vocal harmonies and non-stop boogie, the Van Redeker Band will return to the…