News
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue battles a large fire on Westside Highway
The blaze destroyed the barn and a nearby office of Vashon’s Westside Stables in the early morning hours…
News
How long to isolate? Vashon’s experts weigh in
Vashon MRC strongly recommends anyone who tests positive for COVID should isolate for a full ten days or…
News
For Gay Roselle, retirement means embracing new challenges
One of the highlights of Roselle’s career at McMurray Middle School has been her decade of leading a…
News
First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state
Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
News
Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off
Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…
Northwest
Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a paradise on Earth
If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that…
News
Tuberculosis case identified in Auburn High School community
The district will contact people who were potentially exposed.
News
King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health
CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.
News
Matt Sullivan, VISD’s financial chief, departs for new job
Matt Sullivan, who for the past eight years has served as Vashon Island School District’s (VISD) executive director…
Northwest
King County’s small farmers need livestock processing options
Carnation Farms’ processing plant was a critical resource for many small livestock producers.
Arts
Local gallery devoted to the art of origami to close
For owner and artist Alice Larson, the gallery is full of memories.
News
In quest for solvency, VISD solicits report. The consultant’s views made news last year.
The business and human resources departments of Vashon Island School District (VISD) are now in the process of…
News
An inspiring newspaper column becomes a book
You’ve read their stories on the pages of The Beachcomber and heard their words of wisdom. Accept people…