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Islanders’ support is meaningful

We would like offer our thanks to The Beachcomber for the article in early December about us and…

Letters to the Editor

Author was right, wait times will tell

Theo Eicher nails it that the Washington State Ferries fight has to be taken to Olympia (“Ferry service:…

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North-end parking is serious problem

We are all understandably focused on ferry availability and performance, and the UW suggestions reported in last week’s…

Letters to the Editor

Christianity: Love is most important

Mark Goldman makes observations in his letter that are valuable (“Jesus made a difference,” Dec. 27), but errs,…

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to all at care center

I will begin with the happy ending: Home from Vashon Community Care on Dec. 23, just in time…

This year, more ‘leaning against black’

Opinion

This year, more ‘leaning against black’

Something strange happened to me a few weeks ago — a winter gift — that I’ve been pondering…

Opinion

Trying times with ferries call for islander involvement

On Vashon, these last months have felt like Ferry Season, with Washington State Ferries changing the schedule —…

A local take on controversial classic: Baby, it’s damp outside

Opinion

A local take on controversial classic: Baby, it’s damp outside

The winter weather duet was never written for lovers living in our relatively temperate climate.

Ferry service: Wait times will tell

Opinion

Ferry service: Wait times will tell

Public attendance at the Dec. 12 Triangle Route schedule meeting must have surprised WSF; the venue and the…

When Christmas Came to Vashon

Opinion

When Christmas Came to Vashon

Living on an island has its challenges, but it also has its rewards, revealing special moments that speak…

Opinion

Local support helped the paper thrive in 2018

In this vibrant community, putting out a newspaper each week is an extremely interesting job, full of countless…

Letters to the Editor

Jesus made a difference

Even if the story of Jesus contains myth, he was a great teacher in my understanding.