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Forest Stewards should be able to relocate on island

It will be a real shame if the Vashon Forest Stewards’ mill cannot find a new home here…

Letters to the Editor

Local mural needs to addressed

The first time I saw the cartoonish, racist mural of a black person with massive lips on the…

Opinion

Winter storm brought lessons, gratitude

The island has been through a lot this last week and a half, and some lessons are clear:…

Letters to the Editor

Sunrise Ridge board honors Dr. Gary Koch

The board will contribute $1,000 to a scholarship fund in honor of his years of service on Vashon.

Letters to the Editor

Development: Like ducks in a pen

Subsidized affordable housing projects on Vashon will lead to overcrowding.

Letters to the Editor

Volunteers needed for meets

The help of many people will be required to host a meet on the island.

Opinion

Communication from county on millings needs improvement

It seems possible that the tale of Vashon’s millings may soon be reaching a conclusion. Many threads from…

Avoid toxic pesticides for health of people, local environment

Opinion

Avoid toxic pesticides for health of people, local environment

Insecticides and herbicides increase the risk of harm to our island and all its inhabitants.

Donna Klemka (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion

Housing projects follow protect and provide principle

Every community planning process has attempted to balance these needs.

Letters to the Editor

Community housing decisions should be made from our hearts

Housing

Letters to the Editor

We are stifling ourselves with growth

I went to the immigrant rights meeting at the Land Trust on Jan. 20. As I expected, it…

Amy Carey and Joseph Bogaard (Courtesy Photos)

Opinion

Fate, future of orca and salmon is up to us

We must pressure our legislators to act with boldness and urgency.

Opinion

Measles outbreak calls for our attention

It is likely the Washington outbreak will continue to grow