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Melinda Powers. Photographed at her home on Vashon Island, WA. 9/14/21.

Opinion

COMMENTARY: A Goodbye Love Letter to Vashon

Restaurateur Melinda Powers is moving to Arizona. In this love letter, she says au revoir to Vashon.

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: A New Way to Be Church

We can continue to practice the traditional church model or we can find new ways to be the…

Opinion

Editorial: It’s still on all of us to keep kids safe

As the Delta surge continues, our school district & community need to proceed with extreme caution.

Opinion

Letters to the editor: Sept. 23 edition

Islanders write about vaccination requirements, Chief Krimmert’s vaccination status and more.

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

Opinion

Vaccinations improve our health and employment numbers | Brunell

It is not surprising that COVID-19, which ravaged the world, was disastrous for our country’s economy. Millions died…

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

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Firefighters vs. the governor’s vaccine mandate | Roegner

We all thought we were in this fight with the coronavirus together, based on what the experts have…

Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

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Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked

We know you’re frustrated with mandates and advice, but consider our frustrations and, yes, our anger.

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Green Briefs: How this story might end

Learning to care about the nature we cannot see.

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COMMENTARY: A gift for the future, for a child born today

Choosing a bright future for children by taking action for climate justice.

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COMMENTARY: VCC’s sacred site remains, purposed to serve those in need

Former executive director of VCC reflects on recently announced closure.

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Editorial: The closure of VCC is tied to deep, systemic issues

News that VCC will cease operations is heartbreaking and confusing to many on Vashon.

Opinion

Letters to the editor: Sept. 16 edition

Islanders write about the fire chief’s vaccination status and teaching about race in schools.

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COMMENTARY: Keeping the character of home

The renaming of Mukai Way embodies Vashon’s rich history.