Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: July 22
I could not help but be flattered by the article about me in last week’s Beachcomber. Now I…
Sports
seattlepi.com: Vashon High’s John Gage verbally commits to Stanford
seattlepi.com reports that Vashon High School boys basketball star John Gage has verbally committed to playing at Stanford…
News
Fire department names assistant chief finalists
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue officials hope Islanders will turn out to meet the finalists in the department's…
Obituaries
Ardythe Van Reeth
Ardythe Van Reeth Ardythe Van Reeth died on July 17, 2009, following a short but valiant struggle with…
Obituaries
Paul Neacsu
Paul R. Neacsu died at his home on Vashon July 16, 2009, with his wife by his side.…
News
Strawberry Fest aims to promote Vashon’s own
One hundred years after the Strawberry Festival first began on Vashon, the event seems to be coming full…
Arts
Council recognizes devoted Islander who’s leaving the place she loves
An Islander who’s made her mark in many community arenas is leaving Vashon this fall, and the community…
News
Despite life’s vagaries, Wolftown continues to offer a sanctuary
Wolftown founder T Martino, an artist, author and educator, has risen to challenges big and small at the…
Sports
Off-road triathlon takes place in Dockton
The XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon took place on Sunday, July 12, in Dockton. Of the 96 competitors, none were…
News
Islander steps forward to manage Vashon’s thriving farmers market
Shoppers at the Farmers Market in the next few weeks may notice an enthusiastic new addition: Ivan Weiss,…
Arts
‘Urinetown’ flows with fun and is flush with music
Try to see past its unsavory title. “Urinetown” is a hilarious show, one that pokes fun at itself…
Opinion
Editorial: Goldmark’s bold move against Glacier is a step in the right direction
Peter Goldmark has taken a bold step. Seven months onto the job as the head of the state…
News
New foot ferry fees will be higher for some, lower for others
The King County Ferry District has released its proposed schedule and fare structure for the passenger-only boat, suggesting…