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EDITORIAL: Ferries misses the mark with new schedule

Let’s play a game. You know the one, where Washington State Ferries understands that “schedule” doesn’t just mean…

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LETTER: Communicate without conflict

We attended a most interesting discussion on October 7 at the library. It was called Let’s Talk and…

COMMENTARY: Joe Nguyen would serve islanders well in Senate

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COMMENTARY: Joe Nguyen would serve islanders well in Senate

The single most important quality in a lawmaker is the ability to listen to the people who they…

COMMENTARY: Why I’m Voting for Braddock

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COMMENTARY: Why I’m Voting for Braddock

Here is what I have always believed: The most qualified person gets my vote. Period. In the race…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Rein in a growing population

Here on Vashon, we have a number of progressive NGOs (non-government organizations). On the surface, they seem noble.…

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LETTER: Braddock is better for Vashon

We have two Democratic candidates running to replace Sharon Nelson in the state senate. Either one is deserving…

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EDITORIAL: Looking for comfort in trying times

It’s been a hard few weeks.

COMMENTARY: To benefit salmon, choose ‘green’ gardening alternatives

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COMMENTARY: To benefit salmon, choose ‘green’ gardening alternatives

Goin’ home, goin’ home, by the riverside I will rest my bones,

COMMENTARY: Climate change — Now is the time to act

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COMMENTARY: Climate change — Now is the time to act

Remember when climate change was described as a problem of the future? It was understandable that neither our…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: We face loss of life’s most precious gifts

Our rights and freedoms depend on the persistence and quality of our efforts to preserve, protect and defend…

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LETTER: Youth need all the support they can get

I was very impressed with the mentorship program mentioned in your recent article concerning the Journeymen (“Journeymen to…

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LETTER: We owe Christine Beck our thanks

There is a profound sense of happiness and gratification one feels by being part of making someone else’s…

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LETTER: Pendulum schedule can be adjusted

Alternative Facts: In last week’s Beachcomber, WSF’s spokesperson Hadley Rodero is quoted as saying “one flaw of the…