Opinion
Toy Drive provides gifts to kids
Large donation boxes are spread around the community between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Believe in your local paper
It’s a troubling era for the free press everywhere, but it’s even harder for community news.
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Some problems with U.S. gov’t
Let’s remember our pledge to freedom so we don’t slip into socialism.
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Don’t forget historical tragedies this Thanksgiving
This past week, it dawned on me that I really didn’t know the historical context of the holiday.
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Hospital district formation opens up more newspaper coverage
Islanders, as well as The Beachcomber, are anxious to see what the board of commissioners will do.
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Thankful for board of commissioners candidates
Together, we can make a great island even better for its citizens.
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The plan ahead for Vashon’s park district
Here are the highlights of what you can expect from your park district in the next few years.
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We have a hospital district — now what?
We must change the health care delivery environment in which we have lived for the past 10 years.
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Big decisions for islanders this election season
One thing could be said before the results came in: A lot is at stake for islanders.
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Community supportive of youth literacy
Vashon’s support for high-quality education makes for an exciting future for students.
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Making climate strife heard
Because of the climate crisis, I have found myself deeply questioning what else I needed to do.
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Voice of Vashon informs and entertains
As a long-time member of the Voice of Vashon (VoV) family, I was more than pleased at the…