When The Beachcomber staff received word of a commercial fire at the corner of Vashon Highway and 204th Street on…
Winter holidays can be frenetic with lists, activities and commitments. There is a simple antidote readily available: Leave the made…
It happened because … Americans spend more time in front of their televisions than talking to their neighbors, are more…
In response to Ciely Daly’s letter (“Protests are not helping to convey needed message of unity, critical now,” Nov. 23),…
We purchased 2 acres in rural, unincorporated King County in Renton. We lived years in our modest farm house with…
It’s no secret that Vashon is filled with activists. Something about this island inspires the individuals here — or attracts…
This year’s Vashon High School seniors face greater costs than ever before as they pursue post-secondary education opportunities. Current estimates…
Continued support for human services charities is now more important than ever because, nationwide, the share of charitable donations to…
A lot of us aren’t happy about the way this election turned out. Over the past week, we’ve seen protests…
feel that there needs to be a little education involved in the discussion of off-island students. Lets start with what…
For many, the phrase “affordable housing” carries with it visions of overcrowded government-funded apartments in downtrodden urban areas. But these…
When will the VISD school board get a clue and replace Michael Soltman — and Danny Rock as well? Given…
One way to move forward is for The Beachcomber to stop writing editorials that feature “we” in the header and…