Letters to the Editor
Remember the food bank this season
This Saturday is the beginning of Vashon’s magical Christmas celebration with the arrival of Mr. Claus and the…
Letters to the Editor
Private fireworks should be banned
With the recent horrific fires and loss of life and property in northern California, I think it’s time…
Letters to the Editor
Granny’s Attic supports many important services
After the meetings and discussions, it seems that there is a pretty good consensus that we want to…
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School district needs to tighten its belt
The recent Beachcomber article “School district officials tell legislators: Sustainability, solvency at risk” (Nov. 15) is based on…
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Island angels enhance life for seniors
How many of us truly realize what a treasure we have in the “Emerald Isle” of Vashon?
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Billing for ambulance transport is unfair
This year, Vashon Island Fire Rescue (VIFR) got a gift from island taxpayers. A voter-approved $2.1 million annual…
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Gun owners need to use weapons safely
I am a Vietnam veteran (1968). Although I live within earshot of the local Sportsmen’s Club firing range,…
Letters to the Editor
What to do after I-1631 failure?
You may have heard some economist last week mention the concept of “internalizing an externality.” The most obvious…
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Halloween fireworks display caused fear
I would never have thought I could be a fearful person. But on Halloween when the fireworks went…
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Eliminating dangerous sport would save money
It’s imperative to place students’ health and safety first, even before educating them.
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Op-ed should have addressed concerns
Asking for accountability is not criticism.
Letters to the Editor
Financially stable clinic will require our support
Vashon Island cannot have a financially sustainable clinic without support from the island.