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The weight of a small-town story
This week’s front-page story, “Islander bankrolled by Epstein on and off for nearly two decades,” began the way…
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A year in: Island Center Homes reinforces the value of community
It’s been close to a year since Vashon Household (VHH) opened Island Center Homes (ICH). As VHH’s board…
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Fastpitch is back — now we need more middle-school players
Late last year, the Beachcomber reported on Vashon Youth Baseball & Softball’s “SOS - Save Our Softball” initiative:…
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Saying goodbye to a big job in a small town
I never planned to become a reporter for The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber. And yet, there were early indications…
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I.C.E Out
As a high schooler on Vashon, I was one of the many students in attendance at the walkout.…
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Love is in the air — and so is the sound of Blingo!
The Vashon Senior Center’s annual Rainbow Blingo celebration is back, this year on Valentine’s Day, and you don’t…
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Green Brief: The amazing stories rocks can tell
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath your feet as you walk along Vashon beaches at low tide?
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Commentary: Beyond the ferry crossing
For residents on Vashon, the ferries are not just a form of transportation. From commuting to work, going…
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Cultivating a refugium of civic sanity
On these cold, dark mornings, I’m deeply grateful for the comfort of warmth after I awaken and somehow…
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VIFR offers new smart alarms
Last year, an island home was destroyed by fire. A family lost their home, their belongings, and tragically,…
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Keeping Vashon healthy
Last week, it was heartening to attend Vashon Health Care District’s forum that provided a snapshot of many…
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How we prevail through ‘interesting times’
“May you live in interesting times” is claimed by some to be an English translation of an ancient…