Opinion
Heart of Vashon event brought island together, community plans for second event
It is hard to remember when I first heard of the event featuring islanders’ written reflections about how…
Letters to the Editor
Architecture firm should not be trusted with gym
I held my nose and voted for the bond because our kids need a new gym.
Letters to the Editor
Wealthy not to blame for bond failure
I was surprised by John Sage’s letter in last week’s Beachcomber (“Prop. 1 vote represents community disconnect,” Feb.…
Obituaries
Michael Kimmel
Vashon Island native Michael (Mike) G. Kimmel died unexpectedly at home from a heart attack on Saturday afternoon,…
Obituaries
Penelope Aston
Penelope Aston August 17, 1942 to February 19, 2016 Penelope Aston passed away at her Vashon home on…
Sports
VHS boys’ basketball team plays elimination game Friday
Coming off a 16-4 season, the Vashon Island High School boys' basketball team fell to Seattle Christian on…
Obituaries
Keith E Phillips
Keith E. Phillips, 79, of North Bend, Oregon, died February 17, 2016. He was born December 7, 1936,…
Sports
Season comes to a close for Vashon girls’ basketball team
Loss to Charles Wright in district playoffs ends season
News
From post office to estate, Wingehaven Park has varied history
Nestled in a deep ravine on the northeast shore of Vashon Island is the quiet, difficult-to-access, seldom-visited Wingehaven…
News
Presidential politics: party caucuses coming up for Vashon voters
In Washington, Republican precinct caucuses are slated for Saturday, Feb. 20.
News
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
The Chautauqua Elementary School kindergarten open house will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1.…
Opinion
Supermajority requirement for bonds needs to change | EDITORIAL
One of The Beachcomber’s reporters was at a Vashon High School basketball game on First Friday and saw…
Opinion
Vashon farm offers experience to remember
It’s a Monday afternoon and I’m in the Seattle airport. I’ve just flown in from Los Angeles, and…