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Tunes fill the point for a bluegrass benefit
Despite drizzly weather Sunday, about 60 people made their way to Point Robinson to hear the island band…
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VYFS hopes program changes will better serve islanders’ needs
Vashon Youth & Family Services, the island’s largest social service agency, recently restructured in an effort to better…
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Vashon firefighters called to help fight Leavenworth wildfire
Four islanders responded to a call for help fighting a large wildfire near Leavenworth, Wash., last week after…
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Two island groups win competitive county grants
King County has awarded two grants totaling nearly $6,000 for projects to put a kiosk at the Farmers…
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Bakery to host benefit for former employee
Bob’s Bakery owner Paul Beytebiere plans to open the doors to his business this Sunday and dedicate all…
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Islander in jail on sex crime charge
A Vashon man has been charged with a sex crime after reportedly propositioning two girls riding their bikes…
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Labor dispute could leave students at the curb
A dispute over wages for Vashon’s school bus drivers could lead to a strike if the group is…
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Man charged with sex crime for propositioning girls
A Vashon man has been charged with a sex crime after reportedly propositioning two girls riding their bikes…
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New part-time writer joins newspaper’s staff
Islander Sarah Low has been hired as the new calendar editor and part-time reporter at The Beachcomber
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Sheriff’s department seeks owners of stolen property
The investigation into recent thefts on the island is ongoing, but some stolen property has been recovered, and…
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Wolftown shrinks its animal rescue program
After about seven years providing animal rescue on Vashon, Wolftown is now only rehabilitating birds of prey and…
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County, island react to spike in youth suicides
As regional leaders respond to a recent spike in teen suicides in King County, calling it a serious…
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Preparing for pot: Officials ready the rules
Proposed regulations regarding Initiative 502, which legalized marijuana use in the state, could mean that Vashon will see…