Letters to the Editor
We need to work together for safety
As an island native, I am very encouraged by Wendy Wharton’s efforts to make sure kids and teens…
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Vashon pool manager deserves recognition
Thank you so much for the excellent reporting on the pool and the support of your editorial. (“Friends…
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Domestic violence is complex and genderless, and each case is unique
I spent most of the last year working as the lead advocate at The DoVE Project. As I…
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Support the new effort at the Vashon Theatre
Vashon is a small place, and we are being given a big gift by the Vashon Theatre. This…
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Families are not alone, can support one another
It’s been just a week now since about 125 caring Vashon citizens spent the afternoon learning all about…
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Watch for school buses
It’s that time of year again when all the big yellow school buses are back on the roads.…
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We need to drive as though we are walking
I want to thank Char Phillips for her piece about drivers and the attention they need to pay…
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Many students are too busy for adequate rest
The flurry of concern about school start times and teen sleep seems to miss the point.
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Is it wise to encourage the presence of coyotes on Vashon?
About 25 years ago, my daughter and I were horseback riding in Yellowstone National Park. It was early…
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Step up and speak out this weekend about climate change
If I told you that the first step toward saving civilization as we know it and derailing a…
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More activity would improve learning and create healthier students
As the first weeks of school descend and my son begins his adventures at McMurray, I am stunned…
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Shine light through the cracks
“Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in…
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There is hope for those who struggle
With the suicide death of my friend Kirsten, I am reminded of my own struggles with depression. Since…