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Man charged with sex crime for propositioning girls

A Vashon man has been charged with a sex crime after reportedly propositioning two girls riding their bikes…

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New part-time writer joins newspaper’s staff

Islander Sarah Low has been hired as the new calendar editor and part-time reporter at The Beachcomber

Arts

See her ‘Naked’ revamped at the Open Space

Islander and Seattle theater veteran Maria Glanz will return to the Open Space for Arts & Community with…

Hit Me In

Sports

Softball team hits the road, wins at the beach

Hit Me In, a co-ed softball team from Vashon, proved it could stand up to regional competition when…

Picoso will play at 7 p.m. Thursday

Arts

Best bets this week

Club O‚ a regular nightclub event at the Open Space for Arts & Community‚ will feature live music…

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Sheriff’s department seeks owners of stolen property

The investigation into recent thefts on the island is ongoing, but some stolen property has been recovered, and…

Letters to the Editor

Produce stand raises questions | Letter to the Editor

The Vashon Island Growers Association (VIGA) states that its mission is to “promote and advance agriculture on Vashon…

Opinion

Careful chemical use is necessary for park restoration

I would like to respond to Frank Jackson’s commentary from the Aug. 13 Beachcomber, “Herbicide use at park…

Opinion

Races are rewarding, even in last place

After a long day in the saddle, I like to indulge myself in a favorite post-bike ride activity.…

Opinion

Marijuana legalization: Help chart the course | Editorial

Last fall, nearly three quarters of island voters approved Initiative 502, the measure that legalized marijuana in the…

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Wolftown shrinks its animal rescue program

After about seven years providing animal rescue on Vashon, Wolftown is now only rehabilitating birds of prey and…

Obituaries

Lorraine M. Hatfield

Lorraine M. Hatfield A loving mother, sister and friend to many, Lorraine was born June 22, 1930 to…

Obituaries

Marilyn Carol (Marcho) Duncan

Resident of Vashon Island for 47 years, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013, at her home in Patten…