Opinion
Support senior center with unofficial mayor votes for Bernie and Hilary
I just cast my votes for the Vashon Senior Center in the tight race for Unofficial Mayor of…
Opinion
Schools do all they can for special needs students, but cannot talk about it
On the same day The Beachcomber published the 800-word "opinion" piece, "Island schools a very different place from…
Opinion
Health clinic needs as much support as arts center, library, schools
With the health center in time of crisis, it's tempting to look around at our other community assets…
News
Waste feasibility study to be conducted at Festival
As part of Zero Waste Vashon's goal to reduce waste through the use of anaerobic digestion and compost,…
News
Photos: Quartermaster fireworks
The annual fireworks show in Quartermaster Harbor on Monday night drew hundreds of spectators to the shores of…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Thinking of food as a human right
Politics can be overwhelming. Amidst the media storm of conspiracy theories and finger pointing, I find it grounding…
Opinion
Rainbow flags attest to community’s humanity, acceptance
As a member of the LGBTQ community here on Vashon I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks for…
Opinion
Islanders must work to combat deep-rooted privilege, judgement
I agree with the neighbor who writes in a letter to the Beachcomber (June 22) that we need…
Opinion
Senior center offers resources, people to help deal with realities of aging
Seems like old age lasts a long time; far longer than I expected. All the stuff about keeping…
Arts
Take a peek at summer art shows on Friday
Most galleries and art spots are open from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday
Arts
Seattle musician returns to the Red Bike
Garth Reeves, a Seattle singer and guitarist with strong ties to Vashon, will return to the island for…
Arts
Poets launch first periodic portfolio of island poetry
Last year, a group of island poets — Randy Barnes, Annie Brulé, Cal Kinnear, Susan Lynch and Jennifer…
News
Once captured, orcas near Vashon are now revered
My mobile phone buzzes and a cryptic message appears, thanks to Sound Action's podblast service: "orcas at dolphin…