Obituaries
Edra Christina (Olson) Haynes
Edra Christina (Olson) Haynes Edra Haynes passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of September 4th. She…
Opinion
Getting to calm: Let’s start with thoughtful discourse | Editorial
With the start of a new year, The Beachcomber would like to suggest a community-wide resolution that we…
Obituaries
David Sigler
David Sigler was born near Chillicothe, Ohio on August 8, 1939. He was the youngest of three children.…
Opinion
The Beachcomber makes it happen with your support | Editorial
As another year draws to a close, we at The Beachcomber would like to thank the many people…
News
Cleaning up the harbor: State works to remove hazardous junk
On Friday during a break between rain showers, Lisa Randlette stepped out of a small boat and onto…
Opinion
It’s time to confront a gun lobby that’s out of control | Editorial
Five months ago, an editorial about the mass shooting in Aurora, Colo., appeared on these pages. We noted…
Letters to the Editor
Peace begins with each one of us | Letter to the Editor
The mass shootings in the last week have horrified me again. It’s not enough to ask why we…
Letters to the Editor
Connecticut events bring both gratitude, sadness | Letter to the Editor
As the horrendous news of Sandy Hook Elementary unfolded and tales of heroism and sacrifice were told, I…
Opinion
Islanders, prepare for the final days | Humor
I’m on the plane ride home from visiting my folks, and it’s exactly two weeks before Dec. 21,…
Arts
Curtain’s up on these holiday shows | Entertainment Briefs
An annual show based on the Dr. Seuss classic will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the…
Sports
Select grapplers take on athletes from around the Northwest
Coming off a dominant performance in Port Townsend, the Pirate wrestling team enjoyed a slower pace last week…
News
High tides, strong winds take a toll on Vashon | Story & Slideshow
A combination of extremely high tides and strong winds forced road closures, destroyed bulkheads and swept away docks…
Obituaries
Margaret Danielson
Margaret Danielson, lifelong resident of Vashon Island passed away peacefully December 15, 2012. Our Mother, grandmother, great grandmother…