Dockton marina fully reopens
After nearly six years of construction, closures and delays, Dockton Park’s marina and boat launch are fully open again —...
Time & Again: Remembering Vashon’s Woodstock
Scene & Heard: Turkey trotters take to the streets
Under a canopy of stubborn gray clouds that threatened rain but ultimately relented, more than 100 runners —and at least…
WinterFest is coming
As daylight grows scarce, the island’s largest holiday celebration is gearing up to bring light, music and a flurry of…
Aspen Anderson steps up to become The Beachcomber’s new editor
After just two months as a reporter, Aspen Anderson will be The Beachcomber’s next editor.
Scene & Heard: Annual turkey shoot draws a crowd
The Vashon Sportsmen’s Club hosted its annual Turkey Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 22, bringing together 32 competitors — from first-time…
Happenings | Dec. 4 edition
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of…
Happenings | Nov. 27 edition
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of…
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News Briefs | Dec. 4 edition
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WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.
- Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
- Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
- Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
- Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
- WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears
- Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County
First Friday and Studio Tour offer up inspiring gifts of art
Holiday Studio Tour
Arts Briefs | Dec. 4 edition
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Vashon rower named Male Athlete of the Year
Winding down from a year of globe-trotting, last week Jacob Plihal topped off a string of rowing successes by being…
Vashon cross-country teams both place at state championships
Vashon boys finish fourth and girls seventh at state meet — marking a standout end to the season.
- Vashon cross-country teams race their way to state
- Vashon girls soccer finishes regular season strong ahead of playoffs
- Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam
- ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4
- Pirates Cross Country is chasing wins
- Jays came to play: Toronto blows out Mariners
Support the annual Vashon toy drive
As the holiday season approaches, our community is once again preparing for one of its most cherished and time-honored traditions:…
Editorial: A week wrapped in garland
The holiday season is officially upon us after Thanksgiving dinner — and feels like a rush of green and red,…
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