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The Human Impact of Unemployment

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The Human Impact of Unemployment

Some anonymized glimpses on the islanders experiencing unemployment due to the pandemic.

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All The News That’s Fit to Print

Good journalism is more important than ever, and at The Beachcomber, we take what we do seriously.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change

Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.

Pick Up the Phone for PIE

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Pick Up the Phone for PIE

Now more than ever we need to help teachers and our children adapt to new educational models.

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Remember: You Have a Voice

One of the best ways to participate in our democracy is to vote.

Ten Ways to Make the Air in Your Home Safer

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Ten Ways to Make the Air in Your Home Safer

With air quality deteriorating, we must be prepared now.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

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Republican’s write-in campaign highlights post-primary intrigue | Roegner

Can former Bothell mayor beat two Democrats for lieutenant governor post?

Unemployment impacts the island community

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Unemployment impacts the island community

Almost 600 islanders are still unemployed following the Governor’s COVID-shutdown orders in March.

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Wildfires must be turning point for climate action

As the smoke clears, remember when you could barely breathe and everything became sepia.

We still need each other

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We still need each other

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we are all vulnerable.

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On Vashon, hope comes from working together

Stories of islanders lending a hand to build a more perfect, compassionate commons give us hope.

Zen and the Art of Well Maintenance

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Zen and the Art of Well Maintenance

Here is what you should do to safeguard a residential well and the island’s collective water supply.

Think of Bees Before Using Harmful Chemicals

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Think of Bees Before Using Harmful Chemicals

Some insect control products have been shown to be very harmful to bees.