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“Fatigue, complacency” led to 2022 ferry crash at Fauntleroy terminal, report finds

The crash caused extensive damage to the ferry, leaving one car pinned in the top left part of…

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Paxlovid: A tool that makes a difference when COVID strikes

It’s a prescription medication for reducing COVID impacts. But many people don’t seem to be using it much.

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Island resident Amanda Knox faces a new trial in Italy — this time, it’s one she wants

Acquitted in 2015 of murder, Knox will be re-tried on a now-dismissed conviction of slander

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Quartermaster Harbor closes shellfishing again due to poison levels

The beaches most recently closed in August for the same reason.

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

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Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

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Beachcomber picks up 16 prizes in state journalism contest

The contest awarded prizes in both advertising and editorial categories.

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‘Regenerate Cascadia’ tour makes Vashon stop this weekend

The tour’s aim is to help connect resilient communities and support salmon recovery efforts.

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Time & Again: P. Monroe Smock took Vashon by storm in the 1920s

The history behind “It’s Vashon Isle!”

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Annual deer hunt at Island Center Forest set for Oct. 14 – 31

The rest of the park will be closed to all other users except for hunters.

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Happenings | Oct. 12 edition

DSHS van on Vashon, Helping the helpers, Sam Yates SaveStation, Orca Recovery Day, and more.

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Housing forum brings up wins, future challenges for affordability on Vashon

Long-term and short-term fixes discussed for Vashon’s housing challenges

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Keeping kids safe before and after school, vax tips and more

A study shows that more students are killed in the 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. hours than at…

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Fire district buys new engine, preps Burton Station to open

The station is set to reopen by Nov. 1