Letters to the Editor
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…
Letters to the Editor
Island angels enhance life for seniors
How many of us truly realize what a treasure we have in the “Emerald Isle” of Vashon?
Letters to the Editor
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…
Letters to the Editor
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.
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Financially stable clinic will require our support
Vashon Island cannot have a financially sustainable clinic without support from the island.
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Each person was a light in darkness
Each of us must continue to take a stand every day.
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We must act on behalf of others
It is our job to remember and show up for those who are pushed to the edges.
Letters to the Editor
Be courteous to ferry workers amid challenges
With all the consternation and confusion about the proposed new scheduling, it’s easy to forget that the people…