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

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King County Council elections could be more exciting this fall | Roegner

In most King County election races, the incumbent has all of the advantages, and the races are rarely…

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If Liberty Was a Little Girl

Today is a good day to consider not only why, but how you will care for the democracy…

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Community Makes The Beachcomber Better

We would love to hear from you on any topic you feel passionate about.

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Reason to Worry As County Taxes Climb Higher

The prospect of having to pay more and more property tax every year terrifies me.

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Healing and Hope

We wonder how to make living more peaceful, how to have more fairness in our communities, our world.

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Islanders, Please Start Planning for Summer Fire Safety Now

Now is the time to plan for wildfire season — Memorial Day through Labor Day, and beyond.

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It Will Be Election Day Before You Know It

We are fortunate to be able to participate in this process as both voters and candidates.

Spring Chinook Salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service

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Editorial: Act now to save salmon, regardless of dams’ fate

With a plan to remove dams on the Snake River shelved, leaders must commit to broader-based actions.

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What We All Need Right Now

We need to be patient and consider that there may be more to avoiding vaccination than meets the…

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Advice From Vashon’s Medical Reserve Corps

The protection provided by vaccination is very good but it is not perfect.

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Groundwater Protection Committee Launches SafeWellsVashon Program

The goals of the program are simple and straightforward: more data, smarter stewardship.

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Here’s To Our Town’s Heroes

I love Vashon Island. And I won’t forget how lucky I am. How lucky we all are.

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Kudos to Bob Powell, and a Call for Others to Step up To Serve

A number of projects were completed during his board tenure, but work remains for Water District 19.