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Second Amendment needs to be seen in its historical context | Letter to the Editor

In rebuttal to John Williams’ recent letter to the editor (“Interpretation of amendment has strayed far from its…

Letters to the Editor

Second Amendment framers were concerned about power of government

The Jan. 30 issue of The Beachcomber included two letters to the editor that disagreed with an earlier…

Letters to the Editor

Stalemate over Mukai farmhouse has gone on long enough | Letter to the Editor

I wonder how long Island Landmarks board members J. Nelson Happy and Mary Matthews are going to keep…

Letters to the Editor

Maybe Islanders should buy the Rhody | Letter to the Editor

Perhaps we (Vashon Island residents) could form a group to purchase the Rhododendron and run it back and…

Arts

Music and art on the Rock | Entertainment Briefs

If you fancy rock, folk and blues with a dose of mischief, be sure to catch Asa Broomhall…

Obituaries

James A. Klouse

James A. Klouse went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2013. He…

Obituaries

William (Bill) Charles Palmer

Obituaries

William C. Palmer

William C. Palmer, born to Elizabeth and Glenn Palmer in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1944, passed away at home…

Obituaries

Mia McEldowney

Mia McEldowney died at her home on Vashon Island, WA on February 1, 2013. She was 62. Mia…

News

Memorial in honor of Ryan Krug to take place Sunday

A celebration of Ryan Krug's life will be held at the Vashon High School gymnasium on Sunday at…

Letters to the Editor

‘Lincoln’ reminds us of the rights of the unborn | Letter to the Editor

On a recent Sunday afternoon my family and I saw the new movie “Lincoln.” I couldn’t help but…

Opinion

Welcoming a new face to the park district | Editorial

Elaine Ott, the park district’s new general manager, seems up to the challenges that confront her. A seasoned…

Opinion

Public service: Susan McCabe exemplifies its meaning | Editorial

During the storms that have engulfed the Vashon Park District in recent months, one person has remained a…