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Michelle Lassaline

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The friendly waves of Vashon

A cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

Susan McCabe

Opinion

Commentary: A pledge to protect democracy

Here’s what we’re doing locally to protect our democracy.

Jeevon Durkee

Opinion

Commentary: This little piece of Maury Island

I’m grateful for the chance to see the world the way my dad did.

Merrilee Runyan

Opinion

Commentary: Sharing seeds and stories with island growers

Just remember, you don’t have to bring anything but yourself and your curiosity.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

Commentary: The question of succession dogs small-town WA newspapers

Brier Dudley is the editor of the Free Press Initiative.

Michelle Lassaline, "Packing for a winter day on Vashon Island" (Alternate high contrast version)

Opinion

Packing for a winter day on Vashon Island

A cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | February 6 edition

Letter writers respond to the Trump administration and more.

Opinion

Editorial: Vive les arts

Cheers to our artistic community.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the woods | Brunell

The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century.…

Opinion

Letters to the Editor | January 30 edition

Letter writers write in about Democracy and the nature of higher powers.

The Vashon Island School District Board, from left to right: Lucia Armenta, Jessica Adams, Martha Woodard, River Branch and Juniper Rogneby.

Opinion

Vashon School Board letter rejects proposals to change transgender student-athlete rules

Editor’s note: The following is an open letter from the Vashon School Board regarding pending changes around Washington…

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Editorial: Vashon’s kids are on the line

Battles over the rights and dignity of our students aren’t theoretical.

Paul Chiyokten Wagner, of Protectors of the Salish Sea, drums with the crowd rallying for action on salmon and orca survival at the state capitol. (George P. Hickey photo)

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Commentary: Calling for solutions for salmon, orca and humans

Our research has shown that trains can save salmon.