Talented folk duo, Countercurrent, to play a show on Vashon

They’re a high-octane acoustic contra dance and folk music duo based in Olympia.

By Elizabeth Shepherd • March 7, 2025 1:30 pm
Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

By Steve Hunter • March 7, 2025 11:01 am
Despite the title, Susan McCabe’s new book isn’t about menopause

“Hot Flashes and Cold Showers” is a memoir told in the form of vignettes.

By Cindy Hoyt For The Beachcomber • March 5, 2025 4:30 pm
Recommended: Golden Oldies tackle ‘Trouble at Harmony Hill’

The Golden Oldies Players will return to present a free staged reading at Bethel Church.

By Elizabeth Shepherd • March 5, 2025 3:30 pm
Sera Cahoone brings new music to Vashon

Cahoone will play solo shows, featuring her stylings on the guitar and harmonica.

By Tara Morgan For The Beachcomber • March 5, 2025 2:30 pm
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
10 things you need to know about this year’s Snohomish County seniors expo

March 28 event offers expert advice, activities connections for a fulfilling retirement.

By Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo • March 3, 2025 6:00 am

Island students foster friendships, education in Kenya

Students in rural Kenya received scholarships with the help of Vashon and Mercer Island students.

By Soyun Chow Special for The Beachcomber • March 5, 2025 1:30 pm
Land Trust envisions new chapter for Matsuda Farm

The organization seeks a leasing manager so the property can be used by the local farming community.

By Alex Bruell • March 5, 2025 10:30 am





CHAMPION: Vashon wrestling earns championship, more wins at state

“We all erupted,” teammate Alara Demir said, “screaming our heads off … it was just a crazy moment.”

By Alex Bruell • February 26, 2025 11:30 am
Vashon wrestlers find success at the Mat

The Vashon High School Pirates wrapped up their wrestling season last weekend during the 36th annual Mat Classic state tournament….

By Stephen Murphy and Anders Blomgren For The Beachcomber • February 27, 2025 1:30 am


The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
March 3, 2025 6:00 am
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January 21, 2025 1:30 am
The Sally Fox water taxi arrives to ferry people to and from the annual Strawberry Festival on Vashon Island on July 17, 2021. Sponsored
July 1, 2024 6:30 am
Prepaid services allow customers to pay upfront for internet access for a specific period without the need for a long-term contract Sponsored
May 9, 2024 1:30 am