Letters to the Editor
Property rights protect poor
In a recent letter to the editor, the author claimed that, unlike conservatives, liberals may believe “that what…
Letters to the Editor
Prowling felines pose threat to songbird population
There is an important perspective missing from The Beachcomber’s account of recent coyote activity on the island (“Coyote…
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Publication with no images of children of color perpetuates white privilege
According to the 2013 US Census' American Community Survey, Vashon is 94.9 percent white. Yes, that's pretty white.…
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Island man allegedly racially harassed, attacked deserves better
When a friend bravely bucked the odds and financial uncertainty to move his small family away from Baltimore,…
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Volunteers would help garden and art project blossom
The garden and art project, Eden Reframed, near the Burton Acres Recreation Center offers a place to contemplate…
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Adequate investment has been delayed too long
There is no disagreeing with Katrina Lande’s observation that a new high school track is long overdue (“A…
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Our behavior will help keep coyotes wild
I appreciated the article on Coyotes in last week’s paper. However, I was deeply disappointed that the article…
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Electric wires prevent attacks
I was sad to hear of the loss of pets and livestock attributed to the coyotes. (“Coyote reports…
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Farmers’ success depends on customers
Thank you for your editorial highlighting healthy locally grown and produced food and the farmers who make it…
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Nation near to important conversation
Conservative friends of mine have a catchy slogan they are proud of: “If the government gives you something,…
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Good things happen there
That was a great article on the senior center and aging and thanks to Susie Kalhorn (“As a…
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A new track is essential and overdue
While I’m pleased that the school district plans to upgrade its athletic facilities, I have serious reservations about…
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Store has been vibrant part of the island community
If I had a vacant commercial building, I would be most eager to find renters and would do…