Letters to the Editor
Many reasons to be thankful for the care center
I recently read a letter here from Phoebe and Tom who live at Vashon Community Care (VCC) (“Residents…
Letters to the Editor
Orca decline not due to commercial fishing
A remarkable trait among salmon is their ability to rebound from temporary environmental disasters. A severe flood or…
Letters to the Editor
Franciscans, others worked well to provide local care
A note to praise our Vashon community, particularly the Vashon Health Center and our pharmacy. Our daughter Bria…
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We could have a say in new pot operations, profits
The potential of growing legally sanctioned marijuana is a mixed bag for our community. Yes, seemingly usable commercial…
Letters to the Editor
Angst over marijuana on Vashon is hypocritical
I find the hand-wringing over growing marijuana on Vashon pathetically hypocritical or, at best, terribly misinformed. We welcome…
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Cameras are needed to slow drivers down
Since I came to our house on Vashon Highway in 1965, the speeding has never stopped. Nasty tempered…
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VYFS needs support
I declare, with the deepest appreciation and gratitude, that Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) is the mental…
Letters to the Editor
The cycle of abuse must be stopped
Thank you for your clear and insightful article, “History of childhood trauma high on Vashon,” Nov. 20.
Letters to the Editor
Recent study has little value
Several thoughts came to mind on reading the Beachcomber story on childhood trauma (“History of childhood trauma high…
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End-of-life care curtailed at hospital now owned by the Franciscan system
Many people are concerned about the consequences to reproductive and end-of-life care by the acquisitions of secular hospitals…
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Trained island volunteers were a big help signing up for insurance
I am writing to express my gratitude to the volunteers who helped my family sign up for health…
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We must speak up about proposed changes to service
Washington State Ferries intends to impose a new, stretched out, less user-friendly schedule on the Vashon/Fauntleroy/Southworth route in…
Letters to the Editor
Residents are happy here
We are presently living in the Vashon Community Care facilty (VCC). This is situated on Vashon Island, and…