Letter
Not only is this cruel and inhumane, but it is also a major violation of state regulations.
I have serious concerns about the suggestion that we embrace Firewise’s “defensible space” concept
Letter
I’m writing to welcome The Beachcomber’s new editor, Peggy Chapman, to our community. And, I’m inviting all on Vashon to support her as she gets… Continue reading
Letter
I am hoping to drum up some community support for a project we have going with the immigrants stuck at the border. We will be… Continue reading
Commentary
“I hope the future is full of possibility and change rather than melancholy and sentimentality.”
Letter
The new Park District Van will transport six clients who attend the Vashon Elders’ Arts, Activities and Respite Program at theVashon Lutheran Church to Music… Continue reading
Commentary
“My body wasn’t conditioned enough for this race. But I’ll be ready next year for the 10.75-mile run.”
Commentary
There are differences in how fires burn in forests on the east and west of the Cascades.
Thanks to so many islanders who have expressed their support for Vashon Forest Stewards and offered us space. One friend sent me the following quote… Continue reading
Commentary
“Plastics production and pollution have become a threat to life on the planet.”
Editorial
I began working at The Beachcomber on an August afternoon in 2001. Now, nearly 18 years, several job descriptions and thousands of news stories later,… Continue reading
Letter
In the May 24 Seattle Times, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) CEO Kimberly Harris wrote a commentary, “Balanced approach to energy production,” to which I would… Continue reading
Letter
The Southern Resident orcas in Puget Sound are critically endangered due to malnutrition. The Chinook Salmon populations, which make up around 80% of their diet,… Continue reading
Letter
I agree that the water fountain is an eyesore. but rather than have it removed, why not ask for it to be cleaned and maintained?… Continue reading
Letter
As our population’s longevity moves upwards, elder law has become an increasingly popular field, covering estate planning, trusts, wills, care arrangements, Social Security and retirement… Continue reading
Letter
We already have scheduled Metro transit, Metro Access vans and two Metro Community Vans that are available for a wide range of transportation services that… Continue reading
Commentary
It does not serve us to pretend that we live in a static bubble.
Editorial
The American Heart Association says more than 326,000 Americans have a cardiac arrest each year.
Letter
The fertility rate is 1.8 births per woman in the United States. This isn’t sustainable for our work force, which requires at least 2.1 births… Continue reading
Letter
While walking in town, I came upon a quite disgusting sight, a non-functioning water fountain containing cigarette butts. Can something be done to remove this… Continue reading
