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Editorial: Why Journalism needs us

How do we keep local journalism in our communities?

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Exercise your right to vote

Next time around, we hope to see more islanders step up as candidates.

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Finding a friend from Vashon, in South Sudan

Islander reconnects with friend during recent travels.

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Green Brief: It’s Time to Become World Citizens

The impacts of the global climate depends on what all of humanity decides to do now.

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COMMENTARY: When God Disappears

Local pastor Mike Ivaska writes about how God has seemed distant during the pandemic.

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Editorial: Reflections on persistence

The Beachcomber’s new editor reflects on the role of a community newspaper.

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

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Why should the threat to Taiwan concern us in WA? | Brunell

Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan — it impacts us.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

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Election 2021: Closer look at King County races | Roegner

The race for Mayor of Seattle will dominate the regional media, but for most of the suburbs, it…

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COMMENTARY: Help is available for those facing eviction and foreclosure

Resources are available through the King County Dispute Resolution Center.

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Editorial: Pick Your Battles

There’s no shortage of hard issues that need to be tackled these days—from COVID to ferry woes.

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

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Our economy works when consumers pick winners | Brunell

Poland and America are like two trains passing each other in opposite directions. That is becoming increasingly clear…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

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Big-time politics: Redistricting for 2022 elections | Roegner

Based on new census data, which shows Washington state has grown by close to 1 million people, the…

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COMMENTARY: New program addresses affordable housing crisis on Vashon

IFCH is developing a lottery program to ease rental burdens for some households.