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It’s the season of half-truths and political posturing | Letter to the Editor

Ah, the quadrennial political dance begins! Partisans from the Republican/Fox News corner square off with those from the…

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Here’s one way to address the raccoon problem | Letter to the Editor

In response to the recent wonderful article on raccoons (“Raccoon Island: Vashon struggles with its cute but pesky…

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Mail thefts and gas siphonings require us all to be vigilant | Letter to the Editor

During the past six months, I’ve heard of (what appears to be) an increasing number of mail thefts…

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Incentives make community solar projects affordable | Letter to the Editor

A recent letter to the editor suggested researching the solar power market before investing. (“Study market before investing,”…

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Consider raccoons’ food availability | Letter to the Editor

Thought for the day: Raccoon populations expand according to the food available to them, just like human populations.

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We need to wake up, fight for ferry service | Letter to the Editor

Beachcomber readers are encouraged to pay particular attention to Greg Beardsley and Todd Pearson’s commentary regarding ferries (“Once…

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It makes sense to contribute to schools foundation | Letter to the Editor

Why has our family been contributing each month to the Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation from the very…

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Grateful to the school district | Letter to the editor

I want to express my thanks to the Vashon Island Schools Foundation and its continued efforts to raise…

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Church of Great Rain’s joke wasn’t very funny | Letter to the Editor

Chuch of Great Rain’s last performance was terribly marred by a hurtful, sexist remark — a reference to…

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Bush got us into this mess | Letter to the Editor

While I agree with Anne Peck’s inference that Sen. Sharon Nelson wrongly blames the minority Republican party for…

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Study the solar power market before investing | Letter to the Editor

I recently read about the new solar project being purchased by a group of investors (“Vashon solar lines…

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Glidehouse isn’t all that green | Letter to the Editor

It was interesting to read about the “green building” movement and the Glidehouse that was put up here…

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Participation is at the heart of life on Vashon | Letter to the Editor

An article like the latest New York Times piece can bring new people into our community whose choices…