News Briefs | December 5 edition | Vashon-Maury Island …
Dec 4, 2024 · School district levy. At a November 14 meeting, Vashon Island School District’s (VISD) board of directors approved a resolution pertaining to the district’s estimated property tax collections for 2025.
The Beachcomber’s Year in Review
Dec 27, 2024 · The DispatchHealth contract culminated months of study by the district to find the right urgent care fit for the island. A brick-and-mortar clinic with MultiCare didn’t transpire, in part due to the island’s small population.
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales. Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.
Editorial: Remembrance | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Dec 6, 2024 · As the holidays beckon and WinterFest preparations heat up for this weekend, we recall holidays and parades past on Vashon. The blessed sameness of WinterFest traditions, year after year, can feel both deeply comforting and also …
News Briefs | November 28 edition | Vashon-Maury Island …
Nov 26, 2024 · Prepare for holiday ferry travel. Nearly 300,000 people are expected to board a state ferry between Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 1, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and ferry riders should prepare for long lines and waits.
Matt Vinci to step down as Vashon’s fire chief
Dec 2, 2024 · After a notable two-and-a-half-year tenure, Vashon Fire Chief Matt Vinci is stepping down from his job. In an email last week to staff and board members of Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR), and in a subsequent interview, Vinci said he has accepted an offer to become the fire chief of Spokane County Fire District #9.
Happenings | December 5 edition | Vashon-Maury Island …
Dec 3, 2024 · WinterFest’s parade starts at 5 p.m., followed by a tree lighting at the Vashon Presbyterian Church at 5:30 p.m. During WinterFest, visit local shops and eateries, a market in Vashon Theatre’s Backlot, take part in family activities at Vashon Library, and attend a free screening of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” starring Jim Carrey, at 6 p.m. at Vashon Theatre.
Vashon welcomes two new pastors | Vashon-Maury Island …
Dec 4, 2024 · Longstroth, when she preaches, wears a rainbow stole to symbolize LGBTQ+ inclusion and pride. That reflects changes in the United Methodist conference overall: At the 2024 United Methodist Church General Conference, the denomination removed language from its Book of Discipline that had previously excluded and condemned gay individuals.
Turkey trotters take to the streets | Vashon-Maury Island …
Dec 3, 2024 · More than 120 people huffed and puffed around Vashon for this year’s annual Turkey Trot. Dozens of infants, toddlers and dogs gathered that foggy Thanksgiving Day morning to socialize, accompanied by their adult companions, before running or walking more than 2.5 miles through town and trails.
Happenings | December 26 edition | Vashon-Maury Island …
Dec 24, 2024 · The Vashon Senior Center, at 10004 Bank Rd., serves a hot lunch at 12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and offers multiple activities throughout each week. The Center will be closed on Dec. 25-27 and Dec. 31-Jan 2, reopening on Jan. 3. On Monday, Dec. 30, the Center will be open, with lunch ...