Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

07/21/2025

The Triangle Route has been cut back from three boats to two boats today. Washington State Ferries says it anticipates restoring three-boat service by mid-week by moving the 90-vehicle Sealth to the route.

You can get the schedule for the reduced service at https://tinyurl.com/FerrySchedules

Washington State Ferries is reducing the north end routes by one ferry to restore the Bremerton runs to full two boat service, in keeping with the WSF service contingency plan adopted earlier this year.

07/19/2025

Islanders can meet the four finalists in the search for Vashon’s next fire chief at an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 28 at the Penny Farcy Memorial Training Center at 10019 SW Bank Road.

Islanders can meet the finalists at an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Penny Farcy Memorial Training Center.

07/18/2025

King County Parks has announced a modification in its previously announced plans to close Dockton Park and Marina’s entire dock area between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, now saying the boat launch at the park will remain open until August 11.

Dockton Park’s moorage will still close as planned from Aug. 1 to September

07/18/2025

"Despite health challenges in her later years, Mary remained positive and full of curiosity. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her compassion, and the music she brought to so many lives."

She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, compassion, and the music she brought to many lives.

07/18/2025

On May 18, 2025 — exactly 45 years after Mount St. Helens reshaped the Pacific Northwest in a single, unforgettable moment—Dr. Piro Kramar left this world. Like the mountain she so deeply admired, her presence altered the landscape of every life she touched.

As a physician, she restored sight to thousands over a 35- year career.

07/17/2025

Two albums just released by Joe Panzetta include contributions from Rebekah Kuzma, his bandmate in St. Ophelia and a beloved island singer who died last year.

Two albums released by Joe Panzetta include Rebekah Kuzma, beloved singer who died last year.

07/17/2025

Object Heavy, a powerhouse soul outfit from Humboldt County, California, is the first headline act.

07/17/2025

Vashon’s Unofficial Mayor race enters its home stretch this weekend, and the four candidates will chase their last votes during the opening hours of Strawberry Festival.

Reminder: The race for Unofficial Mayor is almost over.

07/17/2025

Deep time — the concept of geological time that spans billions of years — is hard to comprehend.

For the last few billion years, Earth’s evolution and the processes that shaped it can be viewed through two contrasting lenses.

We’re looking for your ideas for climate action on Vashon.

07/17/2025

Tired of crowded airports, endless TSA lines, or the five-year-old behind you on the plane who thinks kicking your seat is a sport?

No problem. Try curiosity travel instead.

Your ticket is curiosity, and with it, the world opens up.

07/17/2025

It has been my sad duty in the past few days to report on Harris’s death in a climbing accident — an enormous loss for Vashon, just as his gifts to the island during his lifetime were enormous.

It’s in the quiet, still moments that Harris and others we have loved and lost come to visit us.

07/17/2025

This weekend’s Strawberry Festival boasts music galore, with chances to dance the days and nights away as local favorites and acts from the mainland storm stages all over Vashon.

A music lover’s guide to this year’s Strawberry Festival.