Opinion
Hospital districts established, supported by legislators
We need to act locally to improve our community, not the rest of the State.
Opinion
Voting for proposed district a mistake
It’s not simply the proposed hospital district. It is every straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Opinion
Hospital District requires fixes before island vote
Commissioners should be required to seek voter approval for specific actions and plans.
Opinion
Hospital district candidate not running
William Swartz not seeking the position of hospital district commissioner.
Opinion
Neighborcare Health responds to claims
It is wrong to conflate the proposed hospital district with Neighborcare Health.
Opinion
Vote for Parks, nature and recreation
What would Vashon be without our marvelous collection of parks?
Opinion
Vote for Park District levy
I am voting “yes” for Proposition 1 when I receive my ballot this week.
Opinion
Vote “No” on hospital district measure
It is hard for me to vote on a complete unknown and trust people who talk in small…
Opinion
Think of kids when voting for levy
With the Vashon Park District levy coming up this fall, I would like to stress how important the…
Opinion
Elderly, families should get accessible health care
I drive to Seattle for almost all of my medical care. I’ve had the same internist for 28…
Opinion
Islanders must vote for Prop 1
I grew up in a rural community, and I moved to Vashon to raise my family in one,…