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Shop is an important part of our community

Our family was very saddened to hear of the circumstances that are forcing Island Quilter to relocate. With…

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News of store’s move is depressing

Your front-page story on Feb. 18 (“Quilt shop to move off-island as building sells”) is the most tragic,…

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Proposed user fees would have promoted fairness

I regret the Feb. 4 Beachcomber news brief did not tell the full story with regard to the…

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Zoning laws may provide affordable housing answers

Re: “Affordable Housing Remains Out of Reach for Many,” (Feb. 11).

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Customers, too, should stay home when sick

I wanted to add something to the letter “Stay home when sick,” (Feb. 4).

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Voices of color need to be more included in day-to-day life

As the mother of mixed children, I started to examine issues of racism once it was directed toward…

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Let’s reduce plastic cup use

It occurred to me that most of us have gotten used to taking our own grocery bags when…

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Stay home when sick

About five weeks ago, I shopped at a high volume retailer on our island. The cashier who checked…

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Kids should wear protective gear at the skate park | Letter to the Editor

The new skate bowl at the Burton Adventure Recreation Center, overseen by the Vashon Park District, certainly will…

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Pedestrians should walk facing traffi

I want to add to the recent discussion of pedestrian safety: I am appalled by the large percentage…

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Consider the claim that chemical is linked to autism

I’ve been writing and researching about the loss of our rights and freedoms for many years now. What…

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Hunter should consider the lives of deer

Appreciation goes to the black tail deer who have given their lives (“Vashon visitors appreciate island hospitality,” Jan.…

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Age is important when learning about hunting

John Hasty’s letter of appreciation of our island’s hospitality during hunting season was most gracious (“Vashon visitors appreciate…