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Scarlet Hansen joins The Beachcomber staff as part-time reporter
Scarlet Hansen, a former contributing writer for the Beachcomber, joined the staff March 2 as a part-time reporter.
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Backbone readies boldest protest art yet
Twenty-five days before the March 28 nationwide “No Kings” protests, a handful of volunteers stood beneath Donald Trump’s…
Arts
Drama Dock clocks 50 fabulous years of shows
Once upon a time, a half-century ago, a small but intrepid band of folks decided to put on…
Arts
What’s with the UFO outside Treasure Island?
Maybe you’ve noticed; there’s a UFO on Vashon Highway Southwest, seated regally in front of Treasure Island.
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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination
Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…
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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers
The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…
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IFA petition urges WSF to improve the south end route
A petition launched by Islanders for Ferry Action (IFA) with almost 300 signatures is asking Washington State Ferries…
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LB Sew Studio carries Luna Bella’s spirit into a new chapter
The new studio is smaller than Luna Bella’s, but it still carries a trace of the same charm.
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Vashon faith and activist groups unite for Refugee Shabbat
The Vashon Havurah and Indivisible Vashon’s Immigrant/Refugee Rights Group are holding a “Refugee Shabbat” next week to spotlight…
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Islander bankrolled by Epstein on and off for nearly two decades
Ben Goertzel, a prominent artificial intelligence researcher with deep ties to Vashon, received years of funding from convicted…
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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding
Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.
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Vashon drug case continued
The arraignment for the Vashon man accused of selling methamphetamine and fentanyl to island residents was continued to…
Sports
Victorious again: Vashon’s Lena Puz as state champ
Vashon Island senior Lena Puz left the Tacoma Dome on Saturday a state champion once again.