Opinion
Compassion can deepen parents’ connections with their teens
Editor’s note: According to statewide data, Vashon teens are more likely to have used marijuana or alcohol in…
Opinion
Weigh in on library’s location and help shape Vashon’s future
Vashon’s public library connects our community to the world, just as Thriftway, Vashon Market and the Farmers Market…
Opinion
Ferry system’s future rests with the state Legislature
Last Thursday the state Senate released its 2009-11 proposed Senate Transportation Budget.
News
State lawmakers call for new ferries
If budget writers in Olympia have their way, Islanders will soon bid adieu to the Rhododendron — the…
Sports
Rowers race and place at Green Lake regatta
At 4:50 a.m. Saturday, March 21, about 35 novice and experienced members of Vashon Island Junior Crew (VIJC)…
News
Ugandan priest sent back to Africa after struggling to adjust to life on Vashon
Rev. Sylvester Ssemanda, the Ugandan priest who was temporarily serving at Vashon’s Catholic church, is headed back to…
News
Island expert growers give tips on jump-starting seedling growth
My vegetable seedlings have legs.
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News briefs
Rental agency changes hands Winterbrook Realty, Inc., announced recently that it has acquired Vashon Property Management from Ken…
News
Man who was in north-end ferry dock accident speaks out
Islander Kenneth Sudduth, whose accident at the north-end ferry dock Aug. 28 garnered much local attention, completed serving…
Arts
Film, music and a comedy night are on the Rock this week
Vashon Theatre and Vashon Film Society will present Morgan Taylor’s “Gustafer Yellowgold” at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 5.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: April 1
Library Razing Village would evict many I find the last issue of The Beachcomber to be incredulous: Front…
Opinion
Washington Legislature won’t restructure tax system; Vashon should speak up
The state is in a world of hurt. A deficit economic forecasters thought would reach $6 billion is…
Opinion
Vashon commandments discovered
By GREG WESSEL For The Beachcomber Columnist’s note: This was discovered in a recent translation of the Unabridged…