Opinion
Coverage of VCA director’s resignation was misleading
As a long-time supporter of Vashon Center for the Arts, I found your coverage of Kevin Hoffberg’s resignation…
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Paper should have focused on Hoffberg’s achievements at VCA
The Beachcomber appears to be wallowing in prurient interest in an incident that served as only a part…
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Act now for orcas, urge removal of dams
If we wait even one more year to breach the lower Snake River dams, it may be too…
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Vote ‘yes’ for island parks
A recent letter to the editor implied that all of the island’s parks were in the King County…
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8 of 9 candidates say they will forgo pay, insurance
Some voters have expressed concern over how property taxes would be used to compensate commissioners
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Not all slices are created equal
I will only purchase pizza from the two places that are run by locals who I know and…
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Donations will be matched for Island Center Homes
Vashon HouseHold has a unique opportunity for islanders to support a new affordable housing project.
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We should appreciate every family’s immigration
So many are out there still struggling to find a better home like your ancestors’ and mine.
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Affordable housing: Community-based solution is possible
With respect, a few quick clarifications in response to Gordon Quinlan’s letter (“New development will provide decent, peaceful…
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Downsizing: Let’s try new approach to auctions
After a lifetime of accumulating, most of my generation is intent on simplifying, downsizing, unloading, disgorging —simply getting…
Opinion
Changing Vashon: New eateries are for the affluent
I applaud the success of “Destination Vashon.” Mission accomplished. You have created a nice place to visit, but…
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Side of the road is not the place for castoffs
Debbie Butler complained about missing pieces that were taken from a disassembled bunk bed left on the side…
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Donations to church will go to good cause
A big shout out to the folks who parked their cars and sat on chairs at the Vashon…