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Beachcomber names new editor to paper

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Beachcomber names new editor to paper

Reporter and current editor Susan Riemer is stepping down.

Island son, basketball star, returns home

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Island son, basketball star, returns home

John Gage walked 2,650 miles in 100 days along the Pacific Crest Trail to move back to Washington.

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King County set to bring in tax-free housing fund

New funding source was created by the Washington state Legislature during the 2019 session.

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PTSA, schools foundation merge

The Vashon Island Community PTSA has joined the Vashon Schools Foundation.

Stupid bikes to ride again during art gallery crawl

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Stupid bikes to ride again during art gallery crawl

“It’s just got a life of its own. And it’s First Friday, so it’s going to be just…

New videos highlight island’s tsunami risk

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New videos highlight island’s tsunami risk

Vashon’s tsunami risk is evident in a simulation from the State Department of Natural Resources.

Fire district builds new search and rescue prop

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Fire district builds new search and rescue prop

The new structure designed to mimic a residential three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.

Islander looks back at career as superior court judge

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Islander looks back at career as superior court judge

Susan Serko served on the bench of the Pierce County Superior Court for 13 years.

County funding for senior centers disappoints on Vashon

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County funding for senior centers disappoints on Vashon

King County recently awarded more than $20.6 million to senior centers across the region, a disbursement that will…

For islanders who shouldn’t drive, help is a phone call away

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For islanders who shouldn’t drive, help is a phone call away

Mike Dumovitch offers a community-driven ride service.

Ferry altercation results in armed passenger’s arrest

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Ferry altercation results in armed passenger’s arrest

After a vehicle cut in line at the Fauntleroy dock Saturday, a confrontation ensued.

Park district renovates Agren

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Park district renovates Agren

Field will remain closed while new sod takes root.

Change, challenges at Vashon Community Care

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Change, challenges at Vashon Community Care

An interim executive director took the helm at Vashon Community Care early this month, a time of transition…