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Singing is something that gets even better with age

There are secret weapons you can use to combat the strange invisibility of getting older. One is singing.

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VIFR should try low or no-cost alternatives to lid lift

If District personnel still believe in and can justify raising the levy rate, there is a lot of…

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Investing in Public Safety on Vashon

Fire District Levy Lid Lift to be decided by voters Aug. 1

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A letter from the editor

Thanks again to you, for reading and caring about our town as much as I do.

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.

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Bumper cherry crop sweetens WA’s farm economy | Brunell

The good news is this state’s cherry crop looks good — a marked improvement over 2022. It is…

Pictured on the left in the green wig and costume is Anita. The person in red is Cade. (Courtesy photos)

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From identity to art: Q&A with two Puget Sound drag artists

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist

(Photo courtesy of alzheimers.gov)

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New long-term care program supports elder care in our state | Guest column

By Melinda Young-Flynn, Washington State Budget and Policy Center

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Prop 1 is about the value we place on island lives and homes

The levy is needed for you, for your friends and neighbors down the street, and islanders you don’t…

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Islanders for Vashon Safety: Real Facts Say ‘No’ on Proposition 1

The real numbers show a well-run fire and rescue district with enough annual income and reserves.

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Rotary brings islanders together to create lasting change

Service Above Self. This short phrase is the motto of Rotary.

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We Say Yes to Prop 1 For A Safer (and Healthier) Vashon

Our family and care for our community’s health give us compelling reasons to vote Yes on Proposition 1.

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Facts make a difference

It’s easy to opine and complain — but much more difficult to truly make a difference.

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Summer Wildfire Safety and the Climate Crisis

Local organizations do a great job of informing us of summer wildfire hazards and how to best protect…