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VCA: Our house, is a very, very fine house
The community has gained something more than just a place with the construction of the arts center.
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Take action against natural gas plant
Unknown to many islanders, we are living within a possible blast zone emanating from the Port of Tacoma.…
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Plane Noise: Choose Port candidates carefully
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Port of Seattle have created flight paths for SeaTac airport that make…
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Free materials on the road side were meant to stay together
I put a bunch of stuff out by the road for people to take and enjoy. There was…
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Unofficial mayor candidate: Thanks for supporting VIPP
This letter is to thank all the individuals and businesses that supported my candidacy for unofficial mayor on…
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New housing development will provide decent, peaceful housing
Mr. Lukoskie’s concept of 40 affordable cottages scattered around the island is inspiring (“Affordable housing calls for creative…
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Islanders will determine the fate of park district
In November, they will decide if the district stays operational or not.
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On the Triangle Route, let’s address health and safety
Attention to the human needs of people in the summer lines at Lincoln Park and on Vashon is…
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County park levy will help Vashon
The popularity of trails is exploding on Vashon and across the country. This is good thing. People who…
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Can we confine fireworks to one day?
The holiday from July 2 to July 7 was expectedly painful and too terrifying for one of my…
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Affordable housing calls for creative solutions
We should not expect the government or nonprofits to do the caretaking that is our responsibility.
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Vote ‘yes’ for King County parks
People are drawn to Vashon Island for many reasons, from the safe community to the great schools, from…
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50 years after ‘moon shot,’ we need an ‘earth shot’
What is most needed now is a commitment to an “earth shot” effort, if not “earth’s last shot.”