Obituaries
John M. Hopkins
April 1, 1935 — August 20, 2017
Opinion
COMMENTARY: As fall begins, consider an eco-friendly lawn for both environment, curb appeal
How’s your lawn doing? This summer, like the one in 2015, has been hard on lawns. For many,…
Arts
VCA names seven commissioned artists for upcoming art auction
Honoring a long-standing tradition, Vashon Center for the Arts chose seven island artists to create special pieces of…
Arts
Vashon Opera opens season nine with drama and romance
Vashon Opera’s ninth season will open with the dramatic, romantic and character-driven bel canto opera “Lucia di Lammermoor”…
News
PHOTOS: ‘Stupid’ bikes light up the night
Vashon’s Stupid Bike Club hosted Stupid Bike Night during the gallery cruise Friday, when some 30 cyclists on…
Sports
Brothers from Syria riding P2P Saturday
Two new residents of Vashon will be riding in Passport 2 Pain this Saturday. The Almustafa family moved…
Opinion
LETTER: Nelson commentary might as well have been written by WSF spokesperson
I read Sharon Nelson’s commentary in last week’s Beachcomber a second time and came to the same conclusion…
Opinion
LETTER: Cat’s fate was sealed from the beginning
I read with sadness, but not surprise, of the death of our island cougar (“Cougar killed after year…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Why was the cougar killed? Biologist gives wildlife management perspective
Many disagreed about Vashon’s cougar, but most did not want him dead. I am drawing on my experience…
Opinion
LETTER: Once-in-a-lifetime event brought with it feelings of unity
Something transformative happened to me at the eclipse. Sleeping on the ground for three days in Central Oregon…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Hopes and dreams for a new season as fall creeps closer
For many Pacific Northwest residents, summer is what they live for. The promise of bluebird days with sunshine…
Arts
Island’s own big band will play the last concert in the park of the summer
Big band plays free concert in the park
Arts
Doors concert recreated in show at Red Bike
The American Night, a touring Doors tribute act from Seattle, will recreate a Doors concert — complete with…