Opinion
LETTER: Cougar will not re-wild Vashon
Last week, Mark Nassutti’s letter continued shaming animal owners for not properly caring for their animals (“Don’t blame…
Opinion
LETTER: Support VIRC, swim lessons with raffle for houseboat stay
For a sunny week this past June, I was a grateful live-aboard on the houseboat, “True Love”, moored…
Opinion
LETTER: Care for pets’ paws when sidewalks heat up
I was recently made aware of the heat of summer sidewalks and cement on dogs’ paws. I spoke…
Opinion
LETTER: Board needs to ensure services will continue during transition
Thanks to Dr. Barry Grosskopf for his gracious note in the Bouquet section of Beachcomber last week (Gratitude…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: The Vashon fire department needs our help now
I have been glued to the Vashon Island Fire &Rescue (VIFR) crisis over the last couple months and…
Arts
Austin duo play concert at Sugar Shack
The Sugar Shack will host the Austin, Texas, folk-pop duo Beth//James for a free summer concert at 7…
Arts
Urban Latin band plays concert in park
The Seattle Urban Latin band Picoso will play the next free Concerts in the Park show from 7…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Water taxi should expand service, help ferry system
A ferry ride from the island’s north end puts passengers in West Seattle — an, at best, 20…
News
Road work will close island streets
Two Vashon roads will see closures this month as King County road crews perform work on them.
News
Employees sought for year-round Vashon Pool
The Vashon Park District is seeking cleaners, lifeguards and cashiers to work at The Vashon Pool from October…
Arts
Late island artist to be celebrated at VCA
The late island artist Art Hansen will be remembered and celebrated on Sunday, Aug. 20, at Vashon Center…