Although I am thrilled to be the first “guest” at the Belle Baldwin house at Fern Cove, I’d like to be sure everyone understands that many people were involved in its acquisition and preservation, even before I came on the scene.
By LAURA WISHIK People often ask me, “How’s it going being a school board member?” I’m having fun! I love…
By JANIE STARR Earth Day 2008 promises to offer myriad ways for Vashon Islanders to engage with the Earth, from…
By JULIA LAKEY April is the month for filing taxes and planning your use for your rebate. It’s an amazing…
Fern Cove is a ‘natural jewel’ on north end of Vashon
By SUSAN McCABE As I listened to KUOW’s NPR pledge drive last week, I was struck by how its on-air…
In Our Opinion
The Beachcomber and the PTSA worked together last month to bring attention to the issue of drug and alcohol use by Island teens, an effort that culminated last week in a PTSA-sponsored forum on the issue. About 150 people attended the gathering. (See story on page A1.)
I commend the effort of the Vashon Air Service, The Harbor School, and a group of Vashon real estate agents…
After serving two terms on the board of directors for my local water association, I chose not to run for…
In Our Opinion
It was more than three years ago, on Nov. 2, 2004, when 19 community volunteers first met to begin the…
