The white flecks in this photo by Bill Rowling show styrofoam polluting the water at his beach.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Styrofoam floats pollute beaches

Please don’t use styrofoam for flotation. This is what it is doing to our beaches. This picture is…

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Letter to the editor: Fourth of July fireworks show contradicts the Island’s values

Before Tom Stewart (yes, there was a time before the Mighty Fireworks Show) the evening of Independence Day…

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Letter to the editor: Senator should examine how tax dollars are spent

I would like to respond to the column from Sen. Joe McDermott in the June 30 Beachcomber (“Taxation…

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Letter to the Editor: Havurat Ee Shalom break-in is unsettling

I was sitting here listening to the Vashon Hum when I got (yet another) unsettling call from Havurat…

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Letter to the Editor: Make your voice heard about airplane noise

For those unable to attend the meeting Wednesday, June 9, in Burien on the SeaTac Part-150 NOISE Study,…

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Letter to the editor: Practice caution when using fireworks

Fireworks season is upon us once again. The community of Vashon did a great job last year keeping…

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Letter to the Editor: Golden Tennis Shoe event proceeds should go to causes, not politician

The Beachcomber’s June 9 issue included an article about Sen. Patty Murray honoring Sue Nebeker and two other…

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Letter to the Editor: Senior center and Vashon Community Care make time memorable

The staff at Vashon Community Care helped me acquire the skills and confidence to successfully leave their assisted…

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Letter to the Editor: Schools foundation should be created soon, not later

I like your editorial entitled “As Seniors Graduate” and the commitment to starting a foundation. The idea of…

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Letter to the Editor: Vashon Allied Arts performance space would be better in town

I wonder if Vashon Allied Arts is open for another location for their planned performance/classroom space. I would…

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Letter to the Editor: Please ask visitors to be courteous

On our deck we have a little plaque that reads, “If you’re lucky enough to live by the…

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Letter to the Editor: A technical correction on airplane noise story

Just a technical correction to, and a comment on, your article on airplane noise. Airplanes do indeed take…

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Letter to the Editor: Many are praying for Daniel Haag’s speedy recovery

It was devastating to learn of Daniel Haag’s tragic accident. Daniel is a gem.