Vashon Island Local News

Vashon Beachcomber Briefs – Local Insights and Stories

Explore the pulse of our island through the Vashon Beachcomber’s coverage. Here, we present a collection of compelling articles that encapsulate the essence of daily life and community events in Vashon.

Layne Brent Stocker | 1957-2025

by Wire Service on November 6, 2025 at 8:32 pm

A funeral service will take place at 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Lewis Funeral Chapel, in Bremerton.

Preliminary results show leads in local races

by Aspen Anderson on November 5, 2025 at 7:10 pm

Early returns indicate strong margins in several Vashon contests as ballot counting continues.

Arts Briefs | Nov. 6 edition

by Wire Service on November 4, 2025 at 7:15 pm

Music, poetry and theater fill Vashon’s arts calendar this week.

A jazzman finds his way home to music on Vashon

by Elizabeth Shepherd on November 4, 2025 at 7:10 pm

Beloved bassist Bruce Phares marks his 70th with a remarkable jazz comeback.

Artists band together to present ‘Degenerate’ exhibit

by Elizabeth Shepherd on November 4, 2025 at 7:05 pm

Local artists confront injustice in “Degenerate Art Show.”