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Proposed hospital district: Fix flaws first

Opinion

Proposed hospital district: Fix flaws first

Once it is established, we will have little recourse except to vote for new commission members.

Making life and death choices

Opinion

Making life and death choices

Knowing that your decisions for carrying out final wishes can bring peace of mind.

Tool Libraries gather

News

Tool Libraries gather

The event was the first gathering of its kind, organizers said.

Obituaries

Bill Oliver

Bill’s “mantra” was, “Fill your bucket list early.”

Obituaries

Kirsten Gleb

She had a love of service and for helping people.

Obituaries

Christa Bond

Christa envisioned supporting young women in music.

Opinion

Make your mailboxes colorful

Every summer as I drive around the island, I see lines of drab, dirty silver or black mailboxes.…

Opinion

Volunteering with nature center imparts important lessons

About a month ago the Vashon Nature Center put out a call for volunteers to quantify beach wrack…

Opinion

Tacoma plant poses large risks for Salish Sea

Thanks to Maia Syfers for her article on Puget Sound Energy’s plan to process fracked liquid natural gas…

Opinion

Hospital district is solution to island’s health care problems

Hospital district

Opinion

Beachcomber’s VCA coverage has been thoughtful

I want to commend The Beachcomber for its thoughtful coverage of Kevin Hoffberg’s abrupt resignation as the executive…

What’s Happening Sept. 5 - 12

Arts

What’s Happening Sept. 5 – 12

JD Hobson plays the bike, an islander screens his indie film, a “True Colors” showcase, and more.

Hospital district will sustain island health care

Opinion

Hospital district will sustain island health care

We all have an interest in having local medical care available on the island.