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Holiday celebration evokes memories

Europe falling apart, ISIS beheading folks, Donald Trump running for president, Congress totally incompetent.

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Support the effort to keep Hiway Haiku going

Hiway Haiku brings joy and thought to islanders cruising downhill to the ferry. It’s time to buy more…

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Plan for paramedics sounds half-baked

Although our community was informed that Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s (VIFR) paramedic program is being absorbed into…

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Use fireworks safely and responsibly to avoid a fire this holiday

For many years Vashon has enjoyed the benefits of responsible fireworks usage — we have had four years…

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Supreme Court ruling paves the way for true equality

I just heard the news that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of equal marriage rights. Although I…

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VARSA’s missing sign served a purpose

Somehow one of our brand new sandwich boards went missing sometime between June 12 and 14. It was…

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Beloved dog was friendly to others

We were very sorry to hear that Howard, the beloved guide dog of Lost Lake, is no longer…

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Many volunteers prepare for local emergencies

We wanted to thank you for the in-depth article on the CERT organization, (“As CERT changes hands, volunteers…

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With differing opinions on animals, all can watch for deer

Thank you for whomever put the ad in the last Beachcomber reminding us to “Slow down spring newborn”…

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Last year’s tragic incident carries a lesson

I appreciate The Beachcomber’s decision to share Sierra Linden’s toxicology report. It shattered a dangerous island myth into…

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Election season is a good time to ask hard questions about school district

In the May 20 edition, I was pleased to see new names and faces running for public office.…

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Was article about tragedy necessary?

I would like to address two young women mentioned recently.

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The country is in bad shape

Mark A. Goldman, you and I are brothers. You were spot on in your letter about our government…