Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: Aug. 19
Island happenings July 29 issue was full of colorful news The July 29 issue of the Beachcomber made…
Obituaries
Lauretta Gibbs OShea
Lauretta Gibbs O’Shea was born July 19, 1922, in Yakima, Washington. She was the youngest of six children.…
News
Park levy will be on November ballot
Vashon Park District will ask voters in November for the funds to keep the agency afloat for six…
Obituaries
Dorothea Hart
Dorothea Elizabeth Hart went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19 at the age of…
Opinion
Editorial: Judge Ricardo Martinez and the power of a pen
On occasion, a federal judge comes along who plays a remarkable role in shaping the direction of society,…
News
VYFS to begin offering chemical dependency treatment
Vashon Youth & Family Services earned a state and county license last week as a chemical dependency outpatient…
News
Latest WASL scores are par for the course on Vashon Island
At least on Vashon, the WASL went out on a positive note.
News
Library system proposes branch expansion
The King County Library System has crafted a proposal for an expanded library on Vashon Park District property…
Arts
Island stages will feature rock, twang and a gospel star this weekend
Vashon’s music scene will be lively this weekend, with a number of events planed at Island venues.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 12
Commerce and tourism The chamber does much to support businesses After reading the opinion article written by Emma…
Opinion
Editorial: Cooperative move is a step in the right direction
On Friday evening, more than 50 people crowded into the dining room at Vashon Community Care Center. They…
Sports
Islander takes first at Washington state shoot
Mikie Hoffmann participated at the Washington State Sporting Clay Shoot at the Tacoma Sportsman’s Club July 31 through…
Arts
An Island filmmaker captures the beauty of ancient trees
Redwoods will tower above the audience at Vashon Theatre on Sunday, as a new documentary film about the…