News
Rowers put Vashon on the map for crew
As teenage brothers Baxter and Fletcher Call rowed a slim shell through a 2,000-meter course last weekend, they…
News
County works to address unpermitted work on the shore
Dozens of Vashon homeowners flagged in a recent King County survey may be required to seek construction permits…
Arts
Many Many firsts take place at this year’s ultramarathon
Last weekend resulted in many firsts at the fifth running of the Vashon Ultramarathon & Trail Run.
News
Picnic in the park lunch program set to kick off this month
Vashon kids are invited to participate in a new picnic in the park program that will include free…
Arts
Arts briefs
Vashon Events will host a special musical evening called Father’s Day Showcase to honor dads and their children…
Arts
State poet laureate will read poetry with local youth
When Washington state poet laureate Elizabeth Austen was invited to read poetry with three Vashon youth this week,…
Letters to the Editor
School district needs to step up
It’s not often I agree with the park board on their decisions. But this time, the park board…
Letters to the Editor
Burton Community Church: Stop by on Sunday mornings
The Beachcomber, perhaps rather foolishly, recently encouraged letters to the editor if they were kept below 300 words.…
Opinion
Food bank looks to nourish in more ways than one | Editorial
This week some may be surprised to read in a story about the food bank’s new summer lunch…
Opinion
Puget Sound: Protect the water around us
Puget Sound needs saving, and it’s now more apparent than ever that what shoreline homeowners do on their…
News
Recycling can now be mixed at transfer station
Islanders who take their recycling to the King County Transfer Station can now combine most of their recyclable…
News
Ferry ticket policy changes after ticket fraud in the San Juans
After issues with fraudulent ferry ticket use in the San Juan Islands, ferry riders throughout the system will…
News
PlaySpace will lose $100,000 under new plan for grant
Changes in how a community group spends its state-funded grant will result in about $100,000 in cuts to…