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Vashon Beachcomber

  • A step toward trust at VIFR
    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 surrou …

  • VIFR releases email about former chief
    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
    On Friday, Oct. 2, Vashon will once again come alive with exhibit openings, demonstrations and other festivities during the First Friday gallery cruise.

  • Happenings | Oct. 1 edition
    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@vas …

  • Vaccines and preparedness: What to know this fall
    Get vaccinated: COVID-19 surge has started

  • Judd Creek Bridge reopens
    The Judd Creek Bridge reopened Sept. 29 after six weeks of construction, but crews will return in late spring 2027 to replace its new surface after tests found it had not fully bonded to the concrete below, said Brent Champaco, a King County Departme …

  • Beachcomber reporter to step down
    Staff reporter Scarlet Hansen will step down from her role at The Beachcomber this month to pursue new professional ventures.

  • Pirates sports roundup: School record falls, girls soccer wins three straight
    Josh Healey’s school record highlighted a week of Vashon Island High School sports that also included a five-set volleyball match, a close football game and three straight girls soccer wins.

Find out when School Schedules change due to weather

Direct link to the Vashon School District Emergency Information – Snow/Weather Schedule changes page can be found here. http://flashalert.net/news.html?id=4288

Stay updated on most King County Schools here: Public Schools Emergency Communication System. www.schoolreport.org

South Sound and Kitsap School information can be found here: www.pugetinfo.net/

Vashon Weather, Forecast, Pass Report & Tide Table

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Extended Forcast and more Current Weather Conditions on the New Weather Page

Vashon Be Prepared – Voice of Vashon – Update

Whenever something happens that you need to know about, we’ll get it out there for you. Stay tuned, Stay warm, stay safe, and stay tuned to VoV Standing By at 1650 am on your AM radio dial.

Do you know what to do? What would you do if your home were damaged so bad you could not stay there? How would you cope with the power being out for seven days or longer? How would you help your neighbor? Making sure that not only you are ready but so will your pets. www.VashonBePrepared.org

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