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Beachcomber failed to provide context in editorial on park district | Letter to the Editor

The recent Beachcomber editorial about the park board retreat (“The park district and the power of the spoken…

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We all need access to restrooms | Letter to the Editor

I read with interest Mark Nassutti’s piece about his unfortunate experiences in Island Center Forest. What gave credibility…

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Hunters often leave offal behind in the woods | Letter to the Editor

I have my own story to add about hunting and Island Center Forest. Two days after the close…

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High costs of Chetzemoka don’t add up | Letter to the Editor

It would have been interesting to hear specifically why Washington State Ferries attributed schedule to the cost increases.…

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Next VMICC meeting is a chance to start a real discussion | Letter to the Editor

The upcoming Vashon-Maury Island Community Council meeting is the first one to be conducted under the new bylaws,…

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Living next to a meth house is scary | Letter to the Editor

Cindy Pollock’s recent commentary in the paper (“It’s time to look drug users in the eyes,” Dec. 12)made…

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Peace begins with each one of us | Letter to the Editor

The mass shootings in the last week have horrified me again. It’s not enough to ask why we…

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Connecticut events bring both gratitude, sadness | Letter to the Editor

As the horrendous news of Sandy Hook Elementary unfolded and tales of heroism and sacrifice were told, I…

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We need to talk openly about crime in our midst | Letter to the Editor

Islanders turn a blind eye to a lot about our neighbors. It’s a small-town survival technique. Real problems…

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Plans for new camp raise several issues | Letter to the Editor

I’m writing to express concerns about the recent King County action on an environmental review and conditional use…

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Vote offers a chance at creating more dialogue at VMICC | Letter to the Editor

A vote on new bylaws at the Vashon-Maury Island Community Council meeting Tuesday offers a chance to stand…

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Hate is evil, and we need to stay away from religions that espouse it | Letter to the Editor

The Finding Faith series seems to be taking on a weird but somewhat familiar pattern. So far we…

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We must strive for tolerance and civility | Letter to the Editor

Regarding the Mormon church and same-sex marriage, terms such as freedom of speech, bias, tolerance and civility have…