Opinion
Plane Noise: Choose Port candidates carefully
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Port of Seattle have created flight paths for SeaTac airport that make…
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Free materials on the road side were meant to stay together
I put a bunch of stuff out by the road for people to take and enjoy. There was…
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Unofficial mayor candidate: Thanks for supporting VIPP
This letter is to thank all the individuals and businesses that supported my candidacy for unofficial mayor on…
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New housing development will provide decent, peaceful housing
Mr. Lukoskie’s concept of 40 affordable cottages scattered around the island is inspiring (“Affordable housing calls for creative…
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County park levy will help Vashon
The popularity of trails is exploding on Vashon and across the country. This is good thing. People who…
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Can we confine fireworks to one day?
The holiday from July 2 to July 7 was expectedly painful and too terrifying for one of my…
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Citizens must defend their rights
During a political discussion, I was once told I must be from another universe. An astute observation.
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Water District 19 operators join union
Greetings. It is my pleasure to inform this community that the waterworks operators of Water District 19 have…
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County talks comprehensive plan, climate change
When I read the headline “County talks comprehensive plan,” (July 11), I didn’t realize that the article would…
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Telescopes: Building equipment free to good home
As a physics teacher, I have built many telescopes with my students. When I came to Vashon four…
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Forest Stewards’ mill benefited the island
I’m deeply disappointed by the news that a suitable place could not be found or created for a…
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Strong unions make for stronger island
Island employees, earning a good wage with job security, is what is needed.
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Excitement for Union Workers
We hope to create a much safer and healthier work environment for Water District 19 employees.