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Editorial: A brief history of a saint

What can Santa’s history tell us about our own past and future?

Letters to the Editor

Letter to The Editor | December 12 edition

A reader writes in about The Beachcomber’s coverage of Vashon Island Fire & Rescue.

Andrea Walker

Opinion

Commentary: Jazzed to play at nightly dinners

At the weeknight meal program, diners often are treated to the sound of live music.

Elizabeth Fitterer

Opinion

Commentary: Thoughts on an election

There is so much to be said right now about the fate of our democracy.

Dr. Fredrick McMurray, with his trusty Model T Ford Coupe. (Photograph courtesy of the Vashon Heritage Museum.)

News

Time & Again: A history of healthcare on Vashon

Health care on Vashon has changed dramatically over the past 130 years.

John Neal

Obituaries

John Neal

John led a full life filled with love.

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Arts

Arts Briefs | December 12 edition

Performances by the Vashon Island Chorale, Storm Large and Kat Eggleston.

Alex Bruell photo
Islanders got a taste of Island Center Homes, a 40-unit affordable housing development at SW 188th Street and Vashon Highway, during an open house on Dec. 7. A ribbon-cutting for the development is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday, at which time Vashon HouseHold will officially mark the development as finished.

News

News Briefs | December 12 edition

Health Care District passes budget, public meetings and more.

News

Happenings | December 12 edition

Celebrate Hanukkah, News Year’s and more.

Bianca Perla

Opinion

Commentary: Sharing the magic at Vashon Nature Center

As a scientist, you may think I don’t believe in magic, but I do.

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Opinion

Commentary: Thank you for welcoming me, and supporting VIFR

I find myself reflecting on what an incredible journey these past two and a half years have been.

Opinion

Editorial: Remembrance

Remembering the good and the bad as the end of the year approaches.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | December 5 edition

Readers write in about Journeymen, the Health Care District and Ellisport.