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A song for my dad, who filled my life with music
He also played harmonica and clarinet. But the singing? It was beautiful.
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Sea Mar’s ‘free lunch’ proposal demands scrutiny, safeguards
So, as we review Sea Mar’s surprise offer of a free lunch for the island, we need lots…
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Health care district is right to seek answers from Sea Mar
After cascading announcements made by Sea Mar over the course of the past few weeks, islanders seem to…
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Another Herculean effort is needed to turn Seattle around | Brunell
Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges — yet found the will, resources and determination to come…
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We all need to acknowledge the devils in ourselves | Whale’s Tales
I read somewhere years ago — I have forgotten where — that if a person cannot relish the…
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Join us in supporting public education on Vashon
One of the many traditions the Vashon Schools Foundation is most proud of since our start in 2010…
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End Mass Incarceration in Washington Prisons
Washington’s prison population has increased sevenfold since the late 1970s.
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Sea Mar’s service to Vashon, and current offer, is amazing
Sea Mar Community Health Centers is offering a golden opportunity to Vashon Island.
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Vashon deserves solid leadership to keep us safe and healthy
This week, The Beachcomber catches up with its coverage of goings-on at Vashon Island Fire & Rescue, now…
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Community Forestry at Island Center Forest
Increasing climate resiliency is now an additional objective for the management of Island Center Forest.
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Solar Power on Vashon Is Real
Editor’s note: This commentary is part of a series, Green Briefs, published in The Beachcomber in partnership with…
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With revenues unlikely to improve in the future, we will continue to face tough decisions that may challenge the balance of compensation and staffing levels to support all programs and services.
One of the main responsibilities of the school board is to review and approve the annual budget.