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Four reasons Vashon needs a pedestrian main street

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Four reasons Vashon needs a pedestrian main street

We need to change our town this year. Here’s why.

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A parade on Vashon showed true patriotism

The island’s July 4 festivities made visible those working on behalf of our community.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us

With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.

Up to us all to dismantle white supremacy

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Up to us all to dismantle white supremacy

We need everyone to take responsibility for dismantling the system of white supremacy in our country

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Watching unity in action on island

Stories appearing in this issue of The Beachcomber seemed to be centered around the theme of unity.

Introducing the Whole Vashon Catalog

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Introducing the Whole Vashon Catalog

We hope this will launch a groundswell of strength, creativity and the will to save our Earth.

A Jewish response to the killing of George Floyd

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A Jewish response to the killing of George Floyd

It’s easy to float by on white privilege that many aren’t even fully aware we have.

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This is Phase 2. We still have a long way to go.

Lucky for us, we have powerful tools at our disposal to fight COVID-19: Common sense and humility.

Pandemic prompts health care district reboot

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Pandemic prompts health care district reboot

The Vashon Health Care District is shifting gears in light of the pandemic.

It’s time to unify for the November election

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It’s time to unify for the November election

My choice is clear. With my one vote, I will be considerate of others.

Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

“Don’t make me come down there.”

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County lists demands

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Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County lists demands

The following list of demands was read aloud at a Vashon march held last week.

Pandemic, Prejudice, and Pentecost

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Pandemic, Prejudice, and Pentecost

We are in a Pentecost moment in our society — a moment of crisis and potential for profound…