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No comfort in health care district debt

King County money is already our money whether or not we lend it to the Vashon Health Care…

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Let’s take better care of our parks and fields

We can all do things to maintain our public parks and recreational spaces.

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Radar’s rescue brought out the best in islanders

On New Year’s Eve, the Boston terrier went missing, but days later was reunited with family

Remembering Terri: A playful terrier who filled our hearts

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Remembering Terri: A playful terrier who filled our hearts

A former Beachcomber editor writes about her beloved dog, Terri, who passed away after 16 years.

Vashon-Maury Island needs its Community Council

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Vashon-Maury Island needs its Community Council

The council’s prudent work on behalf of islanders was valuable, and there is more that can be done.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia

Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.

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Community writers needed for Beachcomber

We look forward to what islanders may bring to our newspaper in 2020.

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Vision statement needed for health care district

I would encourage commissioners to develop a vision statement for this new health care district.

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Hunters should think about their community

Before you set out, review the rules governing hunting in Washington state, specifically on Vashon.

Islanders: Recycle your plastic foam, please

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Islanders: Recycle your plastic foam, please

We are working to create a system on Vashon for managing non-biodegradable pollutants.

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That’s a wrap: with 2019 nearing an end, Beachcomber is thankful

We hope you enjoyed reading The Beachcomber as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Shop Vashon beyond the holiday season

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Shop Vashon beyond the holiday season

Many of the things people love about Vashon are due to the care, time and effort of local…

Think about American way this holiday season

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Think about American way this holiday season

This holiday season may shape up to be one of the most contentious and polarizing since 1860.