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Remembering others, to stay strong on Vashon

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Remembering others, to stay strong on Vashon

We need to remain resolved, compassionate and mindful of each other as Washington slowly re-opens.

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Truth, Honor, Dignity, Compassion, Courage, Love

Too few people are trying, for one reason or another, to understand what those six words mean.

Thanks from food bank board

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Thanks from food bank board

For anyone challenged in securing enough wholesome food, the food bank is here for you.

Fear and loathing here on Vashon

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Fear and loathing here on Vashon

Procrastination is a hell of a drug.

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Newspapers are community

The Beachcomber may not be the best deal, but it is the “deal” that we have on the…

Rediscovering Vashon’s restaurants, reinvented

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Rediscovering Vashon’s restaurants, reinvented

Food is life. It took 71 days for me to learn that, fully.

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Let’s say “hello”

The Beachcomber introduces a return to the broadsheet-sized format of the print paper.

What’s ahead for Vashon parks

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What’s ahead for Vashon parks

Facilities will open, likely with social distancing, disinfecting protocols, and group size limits.

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Do we realize Vashon is a precious jewel?

I want to recognize a few places that make Vashon as special as it is.

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Wear a face covering in public

It is time for solidarity, not selfishness masquerading as “liberty.”

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Thank you for your service

We would like to acknowledge those working to the best of their ability to hold the world together.

Rent help is our neighbors’ biggest need

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Rent help is our neighbors’ biggest need

In the past six weeks, we’ve provided over $11,000 of rent assistance to 19 families.

We can’t afford “business as usual”

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We can’t afford “business as usual”

The world order is cracking again. Can we move forward toward a green new deal?