Letters to the Editor
Evolution is one of the most important subjects a school should teach
In response to Peter Thalhofer’s letter (“Schools should stop teaching evolution,” Dec. 24), I would like to say…
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The crimes the U.S. committed were cruel, violent and pervasive
A recent big news item is the release of a highly redacted government report on the tortures that…
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Support our museum by visiting
I’m writing to remind readers to visit the Vashon heritage museum during the holidays. It’s open from 1…
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Schools should stop teaching evolution
“Suicide Prevention” curriculum in the schools sounds like a good idea, but it faces a huge hurdle.
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All students are at risk
I’d like to commend the school district’s recent recognition of the state of our young people (“Schools begin…
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Pool should be open year-round
As Friends of Vashon Pool, we thank the Vashon Park District for agreeing last Tuesday to consider budgeting…
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Fall from horse is a reminder
My sincere thanks to the Vashon community for showing support for me after a nasty fall from my…
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There is reason for distrust of police
I often walked home from The Beachcomber when I worked there, and on one night, I headed home…
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Reimbursement rates are the real problem
Although I applaud the work of the Vashon Maury Health Collaborative (“Group seeks innovative solution to local health…
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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.