1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (443+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 Rich Elfers, "In Focus" "The United States is in a period of decline similar to that of the Roman Empire in its last days." This is the stance of a friend who is constantly writing me…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1117+ words) Published 2: 40 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Vashon High School Principal John Erickson, Superintendent Jo Moccia, Assistant Principal Sabrina Kovacs and School Board Vice Chair Martha Woodard pose for a selfie. Class speaker Dziga Legry addresses his classmates during Vashon High School's commencement…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (497+ words) Published 2: 45 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 June is officially in full swing " and for high school seniors on the island, graduation season is, too. For the Class of 2026, this month means soaking up the final memories of high school: the last time…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1695+ words) Published 5: 30 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Flowers and notes were left near the site where Maridee Bonadea, a longtime Vashon cyclist, was fatally struck Monday morning near the Fauntleroy ferry dock. A white-painted ghost bike stands near the Fauntleroy ferry dock in…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (858+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Joan Hanna and Karen Nelson. Sabine Jorge as Dorothy surrounded by flying monkeys. Vashon Film Institute screenings The Vashon Film Institute will host screenings of new and notable films at the Vashon Theatre through the month…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (999+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 By Phil Clapham For the Beachcomber Lola Michelin with Winston, one of the horses living at Paxhia Farm Head north on Vashon Highway, then hang a right on 156th, and you'll find yourself passing by Paxhia Farm,…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (727+ words) Published 2: 51 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 By Eddie Macsalka For The Beachcomber Juniper Rogneby says she was the chubby kid. The kid who dreaded PE class. The one who found gym and sports less a source of confidence and more of what…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (833+ words) Published 2: 40 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 A Mc Murray Middle School counselor position at risk of being cut to four days a week was restored to full-time after thousands of dollars were raised by the Vashon Schools Foundation. During their annual island-wide…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (262+ words) Published 2: 50 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Lately I've been imagining this'I'm locked inside a 6' x 9' cell with the "luxuries' of a cold, metal toilet, a dirty sink and a musty cot. There are no windows, only a slot for delivery of my…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (329+ words) Published June 11, 2026 Joanne Goforth passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at Ray Hickey Hospice House, in Vancouver, Washington. She was surrounded by her four children. Joanne "Jo" Goforth (Olson) was a small-town girl born and raised in Ruston, Washington, the only…...