Opinion

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…

Opinion

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…

Opinion

Citizens must defend their rights

During a political discussion, I was once told I must be from another universe. An astute observation.

Opinion

Water District 19 operators join union

Greetings. It is my pleasure to inform this community that the waterworks operators of Water District 19 have…

Opinion

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…

Opinion

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…

Opinion

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…

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Against the parks levy

Campaign felt hastily put-together, was asking for a large increase, and wasn’t being transparent.

Opinion

Hot dogs at Strawberry Festival?

Hot pavement will burn your dog’s feet.

Opinion

Bond between Vashon Theatre and community

“Eileen [Wolcott] has been able to find a way to keep the Vashon Theatre successful and thriving.”