Commentary
Island doctors says no one was ready for the new pandemic; urges everyone not to spread coronavirus
Commentary
How we grow our food can make a difference in the long term.
Editorial
This past Tuesday, in the midst of putting this edition to press, The Beachcomber staff learned some disheartening news: We will be furloughed. We will… Continue reading
Commentary
We hope you will support the very specific, local journalism we are doing at The Beachcomber.
Commentary
Stories of the work of islanders shine bright in trying times.
EDITORIAL
It finally hit us — in a little island wave, so to speak. The first confirmed case of coronavirus locally was reported by a Vashon-based… Continue reading
LETTER
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Coronavirus is impacting our community hard. Many people are staying home, self-isolating. Island businesses are not being frequented as much.… Continue reading
LETTER
Dear Editor: I say that Neighborcare Health needs to be fired. In fact, this health care facility on Vashon needs to be thrown off the… Continue reading
LETTER
Seeing empty shelves of items currently being sold out (toilet paper, for one) in this time of threats of sickness and death, I want to… Continue reading
Guest editorial
By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Governor Jay Inslee has been forceful in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic because our state is the nation’s hotbed… Continue reading
Commentary
Our family places a high value on staying home when sick.
Commentary
We want Vashon to be a safe and secure environment and we are doing all we can to facilitate that.
EDITORIAL
Last week, The Beachcomber’s editorial spoke about the importance of islanders practicing good hygiene to protect themselves from contracting the potentially deadly coronavirus. The opinion… Continue reading
Democracy is about being connected to friends, community and a movement that can make change happen.
LETTER
Many in the community are all in agreement that Vashon needs this burial option.
Bring binoculars to Ober Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, for a birding field trip.
EDITORIAL
If your birthday is March 5, sing “Happy Birthday” twice — and wash your hands while doing it. The length of time it takes to… Continue reading
LETTER
His plan to invest in resilience and preparedness for climate change is one reason for my support.
COMMENTARY
Little girls need exposure to past and current heroes who were pioneers in their respective fields.
LETTER
I would never represent a people or a country that participates in the indiscriminate killing of foreign peoples or denying them the same rights and… Continue reading
