by none on September 29, 2026 at 9:30 pm
When questions arose about the departure of Vashon’s fire chief, Vashon Island Fire &Rescue owed islanders more openness than it initially provided. Over and over, the district told The Beachcomber it had no records about the circumstances surrounding his investigation and resignation.
VIFR releases email about former chief
by Aspen Anderson on September 29, 2026 at 9:30 pm
For weeks, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue has said it had no records about the circumstances behind its investigation of former Chief Bill McLaughlin, who resigned in July without a word of explanation.
Head out to October’s First Friday gallery cruise
by none on September 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm
On Friday, Oct. 2, Vashon will once again come alive with exhibit openings, demonstrations and other festivities during the First Friday gallery cruise.
by none on September 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of entries received, we edit submissions and cannot always confirm if a submission will run. Send submissions to editor@vashonbeachcomber.com; include the who, what, where and when. The deadline is noon Thursday for subsequent Thursday publication; The Beachcomber cannot […]
Vaccines and preparedness: What to know this fall
by none on September 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Get vaccinated: COVID-19 surge has started