Opinion
Q&A: Vashon’s top questions: From orcas to underwear
For almost 25 years I’ve been writing the odd column for island newspapers, with the accent on “odd.”…
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Vote yes to renew Vashon’s school levy
Pop quiz time, Vashon! What do school athletes, custodians and substitute teachers on our island have in common?
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Housing and accountability
Just over a year after its ribbon cutting, Island Center Homes is doing what it was built to…
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Ferry contingency plan: A good thing done wrong
Vashon Islanders are resilient. We plan ahead, build redundancy into our lives, and show patience when systems strain.…
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What goes around comes around
So, we are sitting around the table, enjoying a holiday bowl of Eric’s constantly evolving chili, and she…
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Field notes from our culture’s divide
My liberal values have long been reinforced by the friends and groups I hang with on this environment…
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PIE empowers innovation in Vashon schools
In the heart of our island community, there is a quiet but powerful engine driving creativity and excellence…
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Harbor School explores learning through experience
Students in grades 4-8 at Vashon’s Harbor School are continuing a long-standing tradition of grade-level trips that combine…
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Treasuring the common good
One of my favorite autumn pastimes is going to cider pressings. The way it usually works is that…