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Let’s talk ferries

The Beachcomber wants to hear your experiences with the state ferry system.

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Opposing King County for the Love of Fern Cove

The County, inexplicably, chose a fast-track review process that didn’t allow for any public hearings on this controversial,…

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Vashon must seek community-driven solutions

The island’s most difficult problem is housing.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Mariners get red hot | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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The closer we are to fine

I have not spoken with a single person, male or female, young or old, who didn’t love the…

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An introduction

Hello readers — this is Alex Bruell, future editor of The Beachcomber.

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Working on behalf of those who feed us

Small-scale agriculture is a labor of love.

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Vashon needs fixes now from harms of ferry disruptions

We need immediate, real-world solutions to address the issues people are experiencing.

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Community Council is seeking board members like you

No formal experience is required, just a willingness to serve.

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How Vashon’s recycling program made itself redundant

We must continue to develop programs to minimize the impacts of plastic waste.

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One community, one response

Islanders have always been thinking about what might happen if catastrophe struck. Then came the pandemic.

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Science-based decision-making is critical to protect orcas

Sound Action does not oppose kelp farming. But given the imperiled status of southern resident orcas whales, we…

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Choosing plastic-free products on Vashon

The market responds to consumer interest in plastic alternatives.