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Remember the food bank this season

This Saturday is the beginning of Vashon’s magical Christmas celebration with the arrival of Mr. Claus and the…

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Private fireworks should be banned

With the recent horrific fires and loss of life and property in northern California, I think it’s time…

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Granny’s Attic supports many important services

After the meetings and discussions, it seems that there is a pretty good consensus that we want to…

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School district needs to tighten its belt

The recent Beachcomber article “School district officials tell legislators: Sustainability, solvency at risk” (Nov. 15) is based on…

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Island angels enhance life for seniors

How many of us truly realize what a treasure we have in the “Emerald Isle” of Vashon?

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Billing for ambulance transport is unfair

This year, Vashon Island Fire Rescue (VIFR) got a gift from island taxpayers. A voter-approved $2.1 million annual…

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Gun owners need to use weapons safely

I am a Vietnam veteran (1968). Although I live within earshot of the local Sportsmen’s Club firing range,…

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What to do after I-1631 failure?

You may have heard some economist last week mention the concept of “internalizing an externality.” The most obvious…

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Halloween fireworks display caused fear

I would never have thought I could be a fearful person. But on Halloween when the fireworks went…

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Donated funds strengthen schools

We appreciate your generous support.

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Eliminating dangerous sport would save money

It’s imperative to place students’ health and safety first, even before educating them.

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Op-ed should have addressed concerns

Asking for accountability is not criticism.

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Financially stable clinic will require our support

Vashon Island cannot have a financially sustainable clinic without support from the island.