FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’
Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm, and that the state will appeal.
Measles case identified in King County adult
4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public from case
Arts Briefs | April 10 edition
UMO’s Squeeze, Havurah concerts and poetry reading.
Singers warm up for Kay White Choral Fest
This year’s festival boasts an impressive lineup.
An artful life: For decades, I’ve watched my husband draw
As one longtime friend said, “No one ‘sees’ what he sees, and we are all grateful.”
Science Fair gives McMurray students a chance to shine
McMurray Middle School was a hotbed of methodical inquiry on Friday, March 28.
Corrections | April 10 edition
In last week’s edition of The Beachcomber, the page 1 story “Health Care District interviews candidates” inadvertently left out Colin…
Governor announces full domestic ferry service by this summer
WSF aims to restore three-boat service by this summer.
News Briefs | April 10 edition
Updates on various island projects, and an upcoming water district meeting.
- Happenings | April 10 edition
- WSF seeks feedback on two-boat schedule rewrite
- Islanders pack “Hands Off!” protests on Vashon, Seattle and Olympia
- Health Care District chooses Dr. Rebecca Chavez for board seat
- Bracelet accidentally donated to Granny’s returned to rightful owner
- No bones about it: Students learn in hands-on experiments
How to delete genetic data from 23andMe
Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.
King County budget deficit could bring big consequences
A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.
- New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA
- Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO
- Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO
- Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025
- Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election
- Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval
Amanda Knox will stage island reading of her new memoir
Knox will read excerpts and answer questions about the book April 19 at the Puget Sound Zen Center.
Recommended: ‘Changer: A Hand Telling’
The film is a timeless, cross-cultural storytelling event bridging Native myths and Deaf culture.
Pirates kick off their Nisqually campaign strong
But tougher matches are on the horizon.
Island pony club sweeps competition at regional Quiz Rally
It was a dream day for the hardworking club.
- Pirates emerge undefeated from tough bouts
- Vashon’s Ezra Lacina coaching for the L.A. Dodgers
- Vashon boys’ soccer is hungry for a title
- Vashon wrestlers find success at the Mat
- CHAMPION: Vashon wrestling earns championship, more wins at state
- Blomgren brothers pin a quarter century of coaching
Commentary: Keep fighting for ferries, Vashon
It’s our moment to keep climbing from promises made.
Commentary: Anchoring to steady your life
I find myself teetering on the edge of overwhelm a lot these days, and I suspect I’m not alone.
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