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…
News
Vashon HouseHold to host ‘Battle of the Bands’ fundraiser
This year’s annual fundraiser for Vashon HouseHold (VH), the island’s nonprofit devoted to developing and stewarding affordable housing…
News
Island property valuations have gone up — way up
Vashon isn’t alone in seeing the increase in valuations — data from the Assessor’s Office indicates that home…
News
Postal home delivery suspended for some Vashon residents
Some island neighborhoods have recently been notified by the Vashon Post Office that home delivery to their residencies…
Arts
Rev your engines: Engels Car Show to return on Sunday
For Paul Engels, who works at the iconic gas station just south of Portage that has been owned…
Arts
Vashon Opera has lauded cast in famously hard-to-sing opera
Local opera fans, rejoice — Vashon Opera will present an opera that is famously challenging for its principal…
News
King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy
Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.