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Fee increases could mean less local food offered

Recently, government programs are being expected to pay for themselves. Ferries should be supported by users, buses by…

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Art based on geology reminds us the earth is warming

Julie Speidel’s erratics are haunting 3-D images of massive stones once supported and transported here by ice (“Local…

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Having officers at lunch may help prevent incidents

As I heard the news of the school shooting at Marysville, I found myself thinking, once again, how…

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Vote no on I-1351

I never thought I would vote against a school issue, but I will vote no on Initiative I-1351.

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We need to work together for safety

As an island native, I am very encouraged by Wendy Wharton’s efforts to make sure kids and teens…

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Vashon pool manager deserves recognition

Thank you so much for the excellent reporting on the pool and the support of your editorial. (“Friends…

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Domestic violence is complex and genderless, and each case is unique

I spent most of the last year working as the lead advocate at The DoVE Project. As I…

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Support the new effort at the Vashon Theatre

Vashon is a small place, and we are being given a big gift by the Vashon Theatre. This…

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Families are not alone, can support one another

It’s been just a week now since about 125 caring Vashon citizens spent the afternoon learning all about…

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Watch for school buses

It’s that time of year again when all the big yellow school buses are back on the roads.…

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We need to drive as though we are walking

I want to thank Char Phillips for her piece about drivers and the attention they need to pay…

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Many students are too busy for adequate rest

The flurry of concern about school start times and teen sleep seems to miss the point.

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Is it wise to encourage the presence of coyotes on Vashon?

About 25 years ago, my daughter and I were horseback riding in Yellowstone National Park. It was early…