News
Vashon Special Familes meets next week
Vashon Special Families is a support group run by volunteers for families and caregivers of special needs children…
Obituaries
Jeff Krueger
An Island resident of 27 years, Jeff Krueger, aged 56, died November 1, 2010, of a heart attack…
Obituaries
Paula Trotter
Paula J. Trotter, 75, an active Vashon resident for 34 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on…
Obituaries
Thelma Hellesto Cook
Thelma Hellesto Cook, 81, was called to the Lord on Saturday, October 30th in Tacoma. Thelma was born…
Letters to the Editor
Vote yes on R-52 to ensure state money is wisely invested
We love to talk a lot of green on Vashon, but Referendum 52 (R-52) would actually help us…
Opinion
Hope remains as Amanda Knox nears her appeal
By KAREN PRUETT For The Beachcomber Amanda Knox, the 23-year-old University of Washington student who was convicted of…
News
State panel proposes 2.5 percent ferry fare hike
The state Transportation Com- mission has proposed a 2.5 percent increase in ferry fares. The increase was recommend-ed…
News
County says aging road system is vulnerable
A new assessment of King County’s transportation infrastructure in the unincorporated areas shows that 30 to 40 percent…
News
Airport commissioner to step down from panel
Al Paxhia announced last week that he’s stepping down from the three-member commission overseeing Vashon’s small municipal airport,…
Arts
Entertainment Chills and Thrills
A Bollywood night will benefit a school Lelavision and the Spice Route are teaming up from 5 to…
Obituaries
Ann N. Pettit
Ann N. Pettit bid farewell to this world on October 23, 2010. Her heart, filled with love from…
News
Discussion on crime to continue at another public forum
The conversation about crime on Vashon that began at a community forum this week will continue next week…