Opinion
COMMENTARY: Dogs Just Want to Have Fun!
Islanders advocate for an unleashed, fenced dog park for Vashon.
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Honoring heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast | Brunell
Lowering our flags to half-staff seems to be an all too familiar sight these days. It is a…
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Public safety takes centerstage in local elections | Roegner
In Seattle and most suburban cities, the overwhelming message was that the public was scared and wanted to…
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Standing strong together, on Vashon, is a daily practice
In response to an act of vandalism, hundreds of islanders have promised to stand up for justice.
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Washington’s secretary of state leaves big shoes to fill | Roegner
Secretary of State Kim Wyman recently announced she will leave her state job to go to work for…
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The Beachcomber recognizes Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11
We thank all Veterans for their service.
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COMMENTARY: Now is the time for planting native plants
In supporting birds, people can help by providing native plants on their property.
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COMMENTARY: How rounding Vashon with the V-Pod cured my COVID funk
Islander Theo Eicher recounts his journey swimming around the shores of Vashon island.
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What the Afghan wants to say: A story of resettlement | Guest column
The wind is strong. It carries the colored leaves of fall to our doorsteps — leaves that bear…
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The rest of the story: Sound Transit, Rolovich and Lambert | Roegner
All of the reporters I know are ethical and trustworthy. But I have learned frequently there is more…
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When it comes to power, Washington may be falling behind | Brunell
For years, Washington state masked its high business and regulatory costs with low priced, reliable electricity — lots…
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COMMENTARY: Unless we act, clean energy could come at a catastrophic cost
Unless we act, clean energy could come at a catastrophic cost
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COMMENTARY: We’re here for everyone who needs us
Local pastor Mark Wagner writes about the role of church in the community.