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Seattle will reconfigure Fauntleroy this summer, reducing traffic lanes

A section of Fauntleroy Way in West Seattle will be “rechanneled” this summer — reducing the number of…

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Rabbi Lantz presides Rabbi Michael Latz from the West Seattle congregation of Kol Haneshamah will lead a service…

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WEDNESDAY 28 High school tours A tour of Vashon High School will be held from 10 to 11:30…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Library — KCLS discounts public input

Not only do I not support the movement of the Vashon Library to the Vashon K2 facility, I…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: We love our little library

The downtown Vashon Library has been a great joy to so many of our citizens: The parents who…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Ferries — Public servants aren’t at fault

In my opinion, above all else a new beginning in America requires relearning respect for public employees. Many…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Schools — Single start time would save funds

In a time of financial crisis, we must re-examine how we spend our money. As a taxpayer, community…

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Parks — Let us know what you think

It is an honor for me to chair your Vashon Park District board in 2009. When I was…

Opinion

Editorial: For the love of a library

A year ago, a commission empaneled to review King County’s charter took a close look at the regional…

Opinion

Huff has experience, skill to oversee King County elections

Voters throughout King County are casting their ballots for a new elected position: Director of Elections. The public…

Opinion

Finding hope, sharing woes — Stone soup event gives us a chance to connect

As reported previously in The Beachcomber, an ad hoc group of citizens known as Vision for Vashon has…

Opinion

Empowered youth: A joy to behold

By CRYSTAL CULP For The Beachcomber A few years ago I had a profound encounter with an empowered…

Chris Pieterick passes around a Life Christian defender.

Sports

Boys beat Eagles at home

At home on Friday, the Pirates displayed their quickness against the athletic but outmanned Life Christian visitors, to…