Opinion
Why Drama Dock matters on Vashon
When our daughter was in 4th grade, she was cast in her first Drama Dock musical. And our…
Opinion
What inspired “Vashon Island Rises”
Ten years ago, when I first stepped off the ferry and onto the docks of Vashon Island, I…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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:…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
I.C.E Out
As a high schooler on Vashon, I was one of the many students in attendance at the walkout.…
Arts
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…
Opinion
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?
Opinion
Commentary: Beyond the ferry crossing
For residents on Vashon, the ferries are not just a form of transportation. From commuting to work, going…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
VIFR offers new smart alarms
Last year, an island home was destroyed by fire. A family lost their home, their belongings, and tragically,…