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The Army Corps’ decision
Apr 26 2008, 2:57 AM It’s hard to fathom how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could issue a document stating that building a 400-foot pier into Puget Sound and operating it 12 hours a day, five days a week will have “no significant impact.”

Islanders have a right to affordable ferry service
Apr 26 2008, 2:57 AM By VICKIE MERCER

Will the Corps listen?
Apr 26 2008, 2:57 AM Begrudgingly, it seems, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has extended the comment period on its draft Environmental Assessment for Glacier Northwest’s proposed pier, a draft opinion in which the federal agency said the 400-foot dock would have “no significant impact” on the Island’s marine environment.

After hearing from some 50 Islanders — as well as staff from two members of Congress — that they needed more time to weigh in on what is arguably one of the biggest pending decisions since the debate began 10 years ago, the Corps extended the comment period by one week. The deadline is now March 17.

We call it begrudging, however, because Preserve Our Islands (POI), the Vashon-based group fighting Glacier’s proposed mining operation, had asked for such an extension only a week or two before. Muffy Walker, head of the Corps’ regulatory branch in the Seattle district, declined the group’s request, according to Amy Carey, who heads POI. Walker, Carey said, told her she didn’t think there was any new information for the Corps to consider.

A baker's memories of Sound Food: Watching the bread, and the sun, rise
Apr 26 2008, 2:57 AM By ANNA PLUMMER

Two town centers may be possible with intention and careful planning
Apr 26 2008, 2:57 AM In the best of all worlds, K2 Commons, just like the original New England town commons, would be in the center of or on the edge of town, not a mile down the highway, setting up a competition for the civic life of the community.

K2 Commons would provide jobs and have minimal environmental impact
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM As a consultant working with the K2 Commons developers Dick Sontgerath and Truman O’Brien, I have heard praise for the project as well as concerns and complaints. I encourage anyone who has a question or concern to bring it up. You might find that there are ways to both address your concerns and support the project.

In Our Opinion
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM Teen life on Vashon

Our community cares about our teens: Let’s work together to make a difference
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM Editor’s note: This is the first of four columns that will appear in March as part of Parent Awareness Month, an effort by The Beachcomber to support a growing community endeavor to address teen alcohol- and drug use.

A successful PTSA auction is essential if we’re to fully fund our schools
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM By LAURI HENNESSEY

Thriving small businesses keep Vashon healthy
Apr 26 2008, 2:56 AM By JAY BECKER